What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Thoracic Surgery SDU position at BJC HealthCare?
Are you interested in growing your career at an award winning hospital? Apply today as a Thoracic Surgery APP at Barnes Jewish Hospital!
- Hospital Based Advanced Practice Provider
- Benefits Eligible - Pension Plan Retirement!
- (3) 12hr Shifts Per Week - 6:00am-6:00pm
- No Call/Holidays/Nights Required - Optional Moonlighting Shifts Opportunity if Desired
- 1 Saturday Shift Per Month - After Orientation
Additional Preferred Requirements
- Surgical or Critical Care Experience Within Career Preferred
- Adult Acute Care NP Licensure or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Licensure Preferred
- Open to Nurse Practiotioner and Physician Assistant Applicants
This position manages post operative thoracic surgery patients on both a progressive care unit as well as an acute care unit with the primary focus being oncological lung and esophageal resections, airway, lung transplantation, and benign lung, esophageal, and gastric pathologies. The Thoracic Surgery Department is one of the oldest and most experienced lung transplant centers in the world. Surgical Care in collaboration with Siteman Cancer Center Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, and Chest Radiologists. Working with a strong interdisciplinary team of Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Dietitians, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
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Overview
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. The nurse practitioner demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. They work with administration staff, nurses, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.Minimum Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- with appropriate experience)Preferred Board Certification(s): BJH: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer