This is an exciting position in the Aorta Outpatient Clinic multidisciplinary program, which connects and follows one defined (anyursm) patient population to the specialties of Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Vascular Surgery.

Provide high touch, standardized, and reliable patient interactions. Train with the Doctors with the goal of them working more independently in the future. Lots of education/training initially, building knowledge and a trusting relationship with the Doctors.   They may have visits with patients to review images and such but, initially, this will be in tandem with the Doctor - or after the APP has understood the Doctor's plan and relates to the patient, answering any questions they have. Phone and in person visits. Five 8-hour shifts; Mon - Fri APP support for Aortic clinic surgical, cardiology and vascular attending staff. Participates in patient surveillance for disease progression. The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) or PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.  The Specialty/Invasive NP/PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Master's degree in nursing -OR- Requires a Bachelor's Degree; completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant or Surgeon's Assistant program CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse -OR- Physician Assistant Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Surgery Cardiac Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable