Surgeon - Cardiothoracic specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Being a Surgeon - Cardiothoracic identifies need for tests or follow-up visits. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Additionally, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Cardiothoracic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: To provide direct care for patients under the direction of physicians while following established protocols and procedures for nursing care standards and appropriate to the needs of the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.
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CRITERIA A: Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.
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CRITERIA B: Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
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CRITERIA C: Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.
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CRITERIA D: Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.
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CRITERIA E: Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.
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CRITERIA F: Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.
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JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
1. Provides direct patient care under the direction of a physician.
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2. Develops and revises the plan of care based on assessment data.
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3. Initiates action to provide teaching or information based upon identified patient needs and family/individual requests.
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4. Uses internal and external resources to resolve and assist in managing customer problems.
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5. Participates in the activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self and the nursing profession.
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6. Performs all other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 1 year experience prior to completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Current Louisiana RN licensure, current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana
Must demonstrate outstanding clinical expertise and display excellent interpersonal skills.
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records w/o limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information, patients related complaints, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/receives/collects meds/blood order or products, validates, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, monitors clinical alarms for all ages.
Critical care experience is not required, but is a plus. Experience with Epic.
This position is full-time for a Cardiothoracic clinic. Critical care experience, and experience with Epic is not required, but would be helpful.
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