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Rinvio Recruitment

Nurse Practitioner Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Rinvio Recruitment, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Colorado Springs, FL Overview

Job Description:

As a Nurse Practitioner, your role will include: Responsibilities

Providing advanced medical care for patients who have heart and lung surgeries, focusing on caring for patients with compassion. Helping during heart surgeries, which includes procedures like taking veins for surgery and assisting the main surgeon when necessary. Managing the care of patients in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and those recovering from heart surgery, including visiting and checking on patients in the CVICU, hospital floors, and clinics. Working in two full-day clinics each week and seeing extra patients on other days if needed. Rotating among operating rooms from Monday to Friday. Working closely with surgeons, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in a team setting. Ordering and reviewing lab tests and diagnostic tests to help with patient care. Creating and following care plans based on how patients are doing. Prescribing medications and writing prescriptions according to the rules. Performing bedside procedures that are suitable for the patients. Keeping clear and timely records of all care provided. Showing good clinical judgment and working independently while being supervised by a physician. Continuing education to meet state and national requirements. Adapting to and thriving in a fast-paced, changing clinical environment. Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing – REQUIRED. Must have Nurse Practitioner Certification from ANCC or AANPCB – REQUIRED. Must have at least 3 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management, or experience with vein harvesting and assisting in surgeries – REQUIRED. Must have an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications – REQUIRED. Must have full authority to prescribe medications according to medical staff rules – REQUIRED. Must have unrestricted membership with the medical staff and the right practice privileges – REQUIRED. Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross – REQUIRED. Must be eligible to provide services that can be reimbursed and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid – REQUIRED. Must have no current or past sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Excluded Individuals and Entities – REQUIRED. Certification Requirements

AANP ANCC BLS (AHA) Board Certified DEA State License Requirements

Colorado

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