Surgical nurse practitioner job description

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Our Surgical Specialties vary in patient volume, some with a daily patient average of 15-20 and others with 30-60. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow in their career as a Medical Assistant. They are willing to collaborate, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care. Primary responsibilities include rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures, and clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols. This role will consist of predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis.

The MA maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practice. This includes assisting in preparing patients for examination/procedures, assisting physicians with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person, collecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review, administering medications specifically directed by the physician, performing vital sign documentation, scheduling of appointments and procedures, complete and accurate message taking, routing messages to the appropriate area for direction, order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications and setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics.
We are currently recruiting for the following specialties:

* Orthopedic Surgery

*Required Qualifications:*

* Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification
* BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

*Preferred Qualifications:*

* One year of previous MA experience in the given department
* Experience assisting with procedures

**Job:** **Clinical Support*

**Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

**Title:** *MA - Surgical Specialties - Rancho Bernardo*

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CLINIC - RANCHO BERNARDO*

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The ACNP is responsible for providing leadership for a designated patient care area. This individual has the accountability and responsibility for clinical operations ensuring that efficient and effective nursing care is provided to individuals and families in the patient care area in which they are employed. As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, the ACNP makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive to promote the attainment of hospital goals in accordance with its mission.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Models excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential problems that occur in the critically ill patient.

* Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.

* Collaborates with medical staff, clinical nurses, and other members of the health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations for specialty needs of patients.Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.

* Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the needs of the critically ill patient.

* Disseminates research findings through presentations, maintains awareness of current developments, evidence-based practice and trends in nursing research with a focus on the specific patient population in which they are employed.

* Responsible for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.

Required Education and Experience

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

6 months - 1 year related experience

Required License/Certifications

Current APRN license in the State of Texas

BLS certification

Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or date of transfer

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:

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Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. Hartford Hospital performed the first successful heart transplant in the state, and pioneered the use of robotics in surgery. We maintain the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, and operate the state's only air ambulance system, LIFE STAR.

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Role Scope
The Heart and Vascular Institute here at Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most innovative in the Northeast. The Cardiac Surgical Service in Hartford Health Care is seeking an energized Advanced Practitioner, APRN or Physician Assistant, to join our in the Cardiac Surgical Services and Acute Step Down Unit. This Candidate will provide Holistic, high quality, and cost-effective care to all Cardiac Surgical patients in Hartford Hospital. The candidate will support and manage patient care from the point of admission to discharge.

The Cardiac Surgical Service manages all pre-operative and post-operative patients within Hartford Hospital. The candidate will perform H&P, assess and document patient progress, participate in attending rounds, collaborate with a variety of consultants and specialties, and engage in independent decision-making. This position requires management of emergency situation, care of a variety of cardiac surgical patients including all types of Durable Cardiac Assist Devices and heart transplants.

The 9 bed Surgical Step Down includes patients who have high acuity and complexity. These patients require vigilant and consist management. Providers are required maintain BLS and ACLS for this position.

Shift: Full Time (40 hours) Days / Nights including weekends and holidays (Premium differentials offered)

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:

• Extremely competitive salary
• Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Paid-Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship
• Access to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners
• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master's program preferred
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through AACN or ANCC.
• AGACNP Board Certification as an acute care nurse practitioner and / or critical care AP experience.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.