Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

The role

The Cardiac Surgery APP performs patient evaluation and management in preoperative, postoperative, and outpatient settings. This role includes performing ICU bedside procedures, endovascular vein harvesting, and first assisting cardiac surgical procedures.

What you will do

• Manages cardiac surgery patients in pre-operative, peri-operative, post-operative, and outpatient environments.
• Collects and interprets data pertinent to patient health.
• Performs minor surgical procedures such as vein harvesting.
• Formulates treatment plans for cardiac problems within scope of practice.
• Implements therapeutic interventions for specific conditions.
• Identifies assessment, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions.
• Cares directly for clients and helps manage complex patients.
• Participates in the quality and patient satisfaction review process.
• Uses health care research findings to expand clinical knowledge.
• Participates in group call duties, including night and weekend coverage.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant School or graduate of an accredited school of nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Six years of related Cardiac Surgery clinical experience as a PA or ACNP.
• Current License as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health is the employer for this position.