The Division of Vascular Surgery at OHSU provides excellent patient care while maintaining educational and research-rich programs that train surgeons and researchers and enhance their understanding of the vascular system. A special interest in quality outcomes and measurement drives much of the division¿s research they offer a 2-year vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship as well as an integrated residency program. OHSU¿s vascular surgeons operate out of the Knight Cardiovascular Institute.

Assure the safe, efficient, high-quality quality and patient-centered management of care to patients with vascular disease, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring, and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to diagnose and treat vascular surgery patients primarily in an inpatient environment.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Write accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and admission and transfer orders.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and effectively communicate and document information.
• Perform procedures beyond core duties as identified by the vascular surgery services, such as wound and drain management, and wound vacs.
• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Evaluate quality outcomes for patients receiving care from this team by participating in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.
• Stay informed about current developments and trends in vascular surgery educational programs, in-services, professional associations, and current literature.
• Develop expertise in coordinating and delivering care to patients on the vascular surgery service.
• Collaborate with cross-department specialty care teams and primary care providers in providing consultative care for patients with vascular surgery needs.

Scholarly Activities (improvement science, research, writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.):  Keep abreast of changes in field and applies knowledge to identify and recommend enhancements to clinical quality, patient experience/satisfaction, length of stay and to achieve improvement that demonstrates a higher standard of care. Assesses and recommends initiatives to improve performance indicators related to patient experience, quality, and costs. Professional development meeting the expectations of ongoing certification. Demonstrates success or productivity in the field as evidenced by securing research funding, publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations. 5 % Yes
Position Specific

Teaching/ Clinical Supervision:  Support OHSU’s academic missions by participating in the design, development, and assessment of program curricula for professional specialty area; including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects, and assessment measures. Teach program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting at-risk students. May serve as the faculty of record and principle contact for PA/NP students and evaluate the student’s performance.

Deliver individual instruction to fellows, residents, and other clinical learners to support their personal program of learning in the applicable specialty area. Provide instruction and review of the practices, policies, and procedures in a variety of functions; including but not limited to development of treatment plans, interpretation of clinical diagnostic data; developing orders; patient and family communication and education; management of medical equipment, electronic medical records; performing procedures, and transitioning patients to the next level of care. Assures adherence to the specialty specific protocols, best practices, quality, and organizational indicators. Provides APP input to the residents’ performance as a provider in the clinical setting.

 

Administrative Activities/ Service: Creating and maintaining patient care pathways and protocols. Creating order sets to reflect standard practice.

• Master’s Degree as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider role. ACNP, AGACNP, PA-C

• Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description.

• Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Regular and consistent attendance at work

• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

• Experience using Epic EMR (Electronic medical records)

• Other as required for position
  Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current licensure as required by specific Advanced Practice Provider governing board(s).

• Current Board Certification, specialty specific

• Prefer 3–5 years clinical experience as an APP that demonstrates ability to fulfill responsibilities for the specific role.
• Experience in the operating room or as First Assist.
• Quality improvement experience
• Complex wound care
• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Experience using Epic EMR (Electronic medical records)
• Other as required for position

• Hours vary.
• Frequent interruptions in an evironment of frequent change and fluctuations.
• May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation.
• May be required to attend out of town conferences according to hospital travel and reimbursement policicies.
• May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes.
• Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed.
• Able to use all appropriate patient care equipment and office equipment within work area.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.