About The Position

St. Michael Medical Center is seeking an experienced APP Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner for a locum position. This role involves coverage for general cardiothoracic surgery, including open procedures, coronary artery bypass surgery on pump, and valvular repair/replacement. The position is primarily hospital-based (95%) with a small percentage in the office/clinic (5%). The assignment is for 6-9 months, with a schedule of Monday-Friday and on-call duties (1-2 weekdays and weekends). Night call runs from 5 pm to 7 am. The facility uses EPIC as its EMR system. Patients per day in the hospital range from 5-10, with 0-3 admissions, 2-7 in the ICU, and 1-2 surgeries. The practice is supported by RN Navigators, 2 Physicians, and 4 Midlevels. This coverage is needed due to the retirement of the current APP. Travel preferences include lodging at Oxford Inn & Suites and highly preferring local candidates with no flights.

Requirements

  • Certified NP – Required
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
  • Experience in the OR
  • Experience managing patients in the acute care and ICU setting
  • Ability to assist in the OR, round, and provide clinic support
  • Experience with EPIC EMR system
  • WA license – Highly preferred (will consider a provider obtaining license during credentialing)
  • Clean Malpractice/Background - Highly preferred
  • Local, No flights - Highly preferred
  • A Self-Query NPDB report is mandatory at the time of presentation. The Self-Query NPDB report must be dated within 30 days of the presentation date. - REQUIRED
  • Weekend Requirements: Yes
  • On Call Requirements: Yes

Nice To Haves

  • Aneurysm repair – cardiac
  • Aneurysm repair – aorto-thoracic
  • Lung resection (including VATS)
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
  • Left ventricular assist devices
  • Ventilation management

Responsibilities

  • Provide coverage for APP Cardiothoracic services.
  • Perform general CV/thoracic surgery – open.
  • Assist with coronary artery bypass surgery – on pump.
  • Perform valvular repair and replacement.
  • Manage patients in the acute care and ICU setting.
  • Assist in the OR and potentially round or provide clinic support.
  • Evaluate and manage acute volume/BP issues.
  • Insert central lines.
  • Participate in weekday and weekend call rotations.
  • Respond to night call duties.

Benefits

  • Malpractice coverage included in rates
  • Orientation rate: $125-137.50/hour
  • Hourly rate: $250-275/hour
  • Holiday rate: $375-412.50/hour
  • Nightly call rate: $600-$700/night
  • Holiday nightly call rate: $900-1050/night
  • On Call (Daily) rate: $1,500-$1,700/24 hours
  • 24 Hour Holiday Call Rate: $2250-2550/24 hours
  • Call Back rate: $250-$275/hour
  • Holiday Call Back rate: $375-412.50/hour
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