Inpatient Surgery Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology, Part Time, Tyson's MOB

To provide direct care to surgical patients under the supervision of a physician/ surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.

- Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals. - Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician. - Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals. - Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care. - Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients. - Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions. - Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care. - Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate. - Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols. - Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated. - Perform other related duties as directed.