Advanced Practice Provider, Congenital Heart Surgery

Counsels and educates congenital heart surgery patients and their families/ caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.Documents delivery of cardiac critical health care and nursing processes in accordance with care standards and network nursing policy.Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.Obtains congenital heart surgery patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies for congenital heart surgery patients. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.Provides direct treatment and management of congenital heart conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Engages in discharge planning.

Created: 2025-11-15