DescriptionSeeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Parma Medical Center. 1 year APP experience required. Previous experience in cardiothoracic surgery strongly preferred. The schedule is 4 10 hour day shifts, rotating weekends/holidays. Nurse Practitioners must be acute care.Position Summary:Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.Order and perform routine diagnostic proceduresDevelop and implement treatment plansMonitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventionsContributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its valuesEqual Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity