Cardiothoracic Surgery (Floor) - Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$55 - $82

About The Position

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides inpatient coverage and support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. The role provides day-shift coverage, takes night call, and rotates between the main site and High Point to support both locations. The position involves medical decision-making, collaboration with the medical team, ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, and performing procedures according to department or practice guidelines. The clinician explains scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, including their purpose, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects. There may also be opportunities to participate in basic science and clinical research and to precept students or medical learners. The role is conducted in an efficient, team-based care environment where professionalism and customer service are essential. Potential irregular hours and call are part of the position. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour work week, and offers a listed pay range of $54.90–$82.35 per hour.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program.
Current applicable state Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
Board certification in an NP specialty.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Exemplary organizational skills.
Willingness to perform other related duties.

Responsibilities

Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
Collaborate with the medical team to provide effective team-based care.
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients.
Perform procedural skills in accordance with department or practice guidelines.
Provide day-shift inpatient coverage and support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
Take night call and rotate to High Point to support both sites.
Potentially participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
Potentially precept students and/or medical learners.
Uphold Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
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.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.