APP Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Outpatient Aortic Program

Position Summary

The Aorta Program Co-Lead will be responsible for helping to manage the clinical care of patients in the Aortic Disease Program within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Center of Excellence. The Aorta Program Co-Lead will work closely with the Aortic Program Co-Lead from Vascular Surgery as well as faculty and staff from vascular and cardiac surgery to provide high-quality care to patients with aortic disease (aneurysms, dissections, etc). The position will be focused on the outpatient care of patients in the clinical practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee pre- and post-operative outpatient protocols for patients with aortic disease
• Work closely with Aortic Program Nurse Navigator and Vascular Surgery Aortic Program APP Co-Lead and other staff to coordinate the pre- and post-operative care of patients
• Participate in aortic-related clinical research and publication activities
• Collaborate with the quality improvement team to identify opportunities for quality projects and maintenance of associated registries
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers about aortic aneurysms/dissection and their management
• Keep abreast of current best practices, guidelines, and developments in the patient population

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience as a provider with surgical specialty; vascular or CT Surgery experience as provider strongly preferred
• Research and Program Development strongly preferred
• Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc) management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and process improvement

Requirements: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner