AHMG Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA at AdventHealth Orlando

General Summary:

• Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification.
• Obtain and perform history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges.
• First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery.
• Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic.
• Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up.
• Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
• Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures.

Schedule Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage
• Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando & AdventHealth Celebration

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
• Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
• RNFA required for APRN
• Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
• BLS and ACLS