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Queen's Health Systems Inc.

Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery Inpatient/Outpatient 151636

Queen's Health Systems Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery Inpatient/Outpatient 151636

Company Description The Queen’s Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization with four hospitals, over 70 specialty health care locations, and labs throughout the Pacific region, including Hawai'i. With a rich history of serving the people of Hawai'i, Queen's is the state's largest employer, with over 9,000 caregivers, medical staff and leadership. Queen's is accredited by The Joint Commission and is the only hospital in Hawai'i to achieve Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our state-of-the-art facilities serve as the major referral center for cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine, behavioral health medicine, and is a major teaching hospital. An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in thoracic surgery plays a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary healthcare team, specializing in the care of patients with conditions affecting the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum. This role is designed for highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, such as Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs), who are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. This role is integral to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes in thoracic surgery. If this aligns with what you were looking for, please feel free to apply. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a medical provider who treats, diagnoses, prescribes, and/or performs or assists in surgical procedures. APPs are licensed healthcare professionals, credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff Office. APPs work collaboratively with physicians and the care team in all areas of the hospital and clinics to create a seamless environment of care. APPs are highly knowledgeable and serve as an essential part of the development and implementation of patients' care. The APP develops protocols for care, as appropriate, serves as a health care researcher, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • Current Hawaii State license as an APRN or Physician Assistant in good standing • If licensed as an APRN, specialty board certification aligned with area of assignment is required. • Depending on area of assignment, prescriptive authority for non-controlled and controlled substances may be required. • Depending on area of assignment, additional certification(s) may be required. • Credentialing and privileging required if providing medical level of care. • Current BLS certification. EXPERIENCE: • If licensed as an APRN, two (2) years nursing experience or successful completion of an APRN Fellowship Program for any APRN position. • One (1) year of clinical experience working as an APRN or Physician Assistant preferred.

Base salary begins at $153,899.00/year Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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