Cardiothoracic Surgery NP Opportunities in Kentucky!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) with strong experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery first assist duties, including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection procedures. This role includes a combination of operating room (OR), telemetry, and ICU responsibilities, along with scheduled call coverage. The ideal candidate will be skilled in surgical procedures, independent inpatient care, and collaboration with surgical teams.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: As soon as credentialed (credentialing takes approximately 90–110 days)

• Schedule: 1–2 call days per week, one weekend per month

• Call Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Weekend Call: Friday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM

• FTE: PRN (as needed)

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Setting: Inpatient / Operating Room
  

• Primary Duties:

  • First assist in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, and lung resection procedures

  • Perform vein harvesting and chest tube placement

  • Manage ICU and telemetry patients

  • Provide inpatient rounding, procedures, and surgical coverage during weekend call

  • Support attending surgeons; no dedicated support staff needed

• Reason for Coverage: Temporary coverage while hospital recruits an additional full-time provider

• EMR System: Epic

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Kentucky NP License (or ability to obtain) – Required

• Board Certification: Required

• Certifications: ACLS and BLS – Required

• Experience: Must be proficient in first-assist cardiac and thoracic surgery and capable of performing listed procedures independently

• Malpractice History: Clean record preferred

• Availability: Must confirm schedule availability at time of name clear

Deal Breakers

• No active or eligible KY state license

• Inability to perform required procedures

• Malpractice issues