Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiothoracic Surgery

Description

This full-time on-site position offers an exciting opportunity for entry-level professionals to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and rewarding healthcare environment.

As a Locum NP you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care within the cardiothoracic surgery department. Your responsibilities will include assisting in surgical procedures conducting pre-operative assessments and ensuring the well-being of patients throughout their recovery process. This role is essential in supporting our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and patient management
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and post-operative care
• Collaborate with surgeons nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures and recovery
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely
• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies
• Stay updated with the latest practices in cardiothoracic surgery

Requirements

Schedule : 6 : 45p-7 : 45a

Call Requirement : 1-2 days per week

Setting : CSICU

Nightly Volume : 20 patients 1 admission

Required Skills : Arterial catheters venous lines Swan-Ganz catheters chest tube placement endoscopic radial harvest etc.

First assist on CABG valves heart transplants aortic dissections thoracotomies ECMO cannulations and MCS implantations

ECMO transplant and mechanical circulatory device experience preferred

Support Staff : 5 ICU APPs 7 OR APPs

EMR : Epic

Paid travel & expenses

Must be board-certified

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : FULL_TIME

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1