Perm - Surgery: Cardiothoracic - NP

Job Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Join an innovative, patient-centered cardiac surgery team in the beautiful setting of Colorado Springs, Colorado. This facility is dedicated to providing world-class cardiothoracic care, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with expertise in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients focused on compassionate, patient-first care.
• Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting as necessary.
• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care through rounding and evaluations.
• Participate in full-day clinics and see additional patients as needed.
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement plans of care based on patient outcomes.
• Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate.
• Document all care delivered promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision.
• Maintain continuing medical education to meet state and national registry requirements.
• Adapt and thrive in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting.
• Exhibit flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and positive cultural fit.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification by ANCC or AANPCB.
• Minimum 3+ years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications.
• Full prescriptive authority in accordance with medical staff privileging.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• No current or prior sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

• Current COVID vaccination.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Unrestricted DEA license.

Discover the vibrancy and natural beauty of Colorado Springs, a city known for its stunning mountain views and rich outdoor activities. With a perfect blend of urban amenities and access to nature, this location offers a wonderful quality of life for the right candidate. Make your mark in a community dedicated to exceptional healthcare and breathtaking landscapes!