Cardiothoracic Surgery OR - Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
Atrium Health's Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery OR-only surgical APP team. This APP will function independently in the inpatient hospital and operating room setting, collaborating with a supervising physician and a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses primarily on cardiac surgery, with a strong emphasis on operative first-assist experience and endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH). The position requires coordination, provision, and assistance in comprehensive quality patient care within the Cardiology sub-specialty. The APP will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation under the direction of the supervising physician, maintaining clinical and professional competency for the patient population served. The role includes rotating weekend, holiday, and call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program.
- Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North and South Carolina.
- Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required.
- BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
- Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- Nurse Practitioner: License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
- Nurse Practitioner: Certification in practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
- Nurse Practitioner: ACNP, AGACNP certification required.
- Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred.
- Physician Assistant: Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience required, including cardiac first-assist experience and demonstrated proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).
- Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills when working in a fast-paced, high acuity work environment.
- Able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment.
- NC Licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Endoscopic arterial harvesting experience is valued when applicable.
- Strong knowledge of EMR systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide first assistance across a wide range of cardiac surgical procedures.
- Demonstrate independent proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and, when applicable, arterial harvesting.
- Coordinate, provide, and assist in providing comprehensive quality patient care to the Cardiology sub-specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician.
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation under direction of the supervising physician.
- Maintain clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
- Perform a wide range of cardiac surgical and medical procedures, with primary emphasis on first assisting in the operating room.
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) proficiently using the Hemopro system; endoscopic arterial harvesting experience is valued when applicable.
- Obtain detailed history and physicals on consultations and admissions.
- Order and interpret a variety of laboratory and diagnostic testing when indicated for appropriate assessment and treatment.
- Participate in education and training of APP students, APP Fellows, and onboarding of new APP hires (when appropriate).
- Attend and participate in Atrium Health and Sanger required meetings, education, and development sessions.
- Work independently and efficiently with strong decision-making skills.
- Collaborate with a variety of MDs and APPs for inpatient management and coordination of patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
