Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Springfield, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA at a Level II trauma center. The role involves inpatient, OR, and call coverage, assisting in surgery, daily rounding, post-op care, and handling consults/referrals. The average patient census is 20-26. The position requires 1-2 weeks of coverage per month, with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p, floor call from 3:00p-7:00a, and rotating weekend rounding with call coverage. The patient population is adult. The EMR system used is EPIC. Credentialing typically takes 90-120 days.

Requirements

Active Ohio licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS and ACLS certification
Minimum 5-years Cardiothoracic Surgery experience or equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Ohio OR Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Ohio
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]) OR National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

Assist in surgery
Daily rounding
Post-op care
Consults/referrals
OR FA with EVH
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly