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Indiana University Health

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery- University Hospital

Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery- University Hospital

We are now hiring for a

Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant

to join our

Thoracic Surgery

department located at

University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Position Details Full-time, M-F position Currently no weekends or holidays No Call 60% Inpatient, 40% Outpatient Job Description And Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care across both inpatient and outpatient settings Outpatient responsibilities include: Clinic coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays where the APP will evaluate patients pre- and post-operatively Manage follow ups Collaborate with surgical team to develop care plans Inpatient responsibilities include: Conduct daily rounds Manage post operative recovery Perform bedside procedures such as chest tube and wound care, and also coordinate discharge planning Strong clinical judgement, effective communication, and the ability within a multidisciplinary team Qualifications Master's Degree Required ACNP, FNP, PA certification Required ACNP or PA with prior clinical experience in surgical services. Prior cardiothoracic or general thoracic experience preferred Community Description Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati Healthcare System/Hospital Description U.S. News and World Report as the IU Health University Hospital is home to outstanding, nationally recognized programs, and the largest transplant program by volume in the state. It serves as a tertiary referral center for highly subspecialized care in oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant and solid organ transplant, and is recognized for excellence in gastroenterology, pulmonology and many surgical subspecialties. The only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in the state, the IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals.

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