Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus- Stanford Health Care-Tri Valley

Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

Join a supportive team of 2 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers. Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley is a 167 Bed Hospital with closed ICU and 24-coverage by in house intensivists. The selected candidate can anticipate working 6, 12-hour shifts and 1, 8-hour shift in a 2 week pay period. Call is evenly shared with the APPs as well as the case load. The incoming APP can anticipate 2 and half days of clinic, when not in the OR, they will spend their time rounding in the ICU, Step Down Unit and TAVR days. This role is best described as a heavy OR, Inpatient and clinic position. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to assist with a diverse range of cases, including Conduit Harvesting, Congenital Heart Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease, Lung and Esophageal Cancer, Mitral Valve Disease, Thoracic Disease, Thoracic Trauma, and Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, among others. The annual case count for EVH is between 100 150.

Campus Location: 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, California Schedule: OR any day of week, 2, day clinic Days, TAVR day 1, 8 hours every 2 weeks and 6, 12 hour shifts within a 2 week period Call: 24/7 call is split evenly amongst the team. The hiring manager will elaborate on the call schedule. Call pay - eligible after 3-6 months' probationary period with demonstrated ability to operate with all surgeons and vein harvest competence.

This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations Stanford Health Care

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in operating room and clinical settings.
• Prior experience as a First or Second Assistant is essential; EVH experience preferred.
• Current CPR and BLS certification.
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and infection control.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Will consider NP if they have RNFA

Staff Level APP Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a First or Second assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Assist the surgeon with positioning and draping of the patient, as well as suturing and tissue handling.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of operating room before and after surgeries.
• Support the surgeon during minimally invasive procedures.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure the safe and efficient completion of surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement - Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications:

• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.