We are hiring an experienced cardiothoracic critical care nurse practitioner or physician assistant with extensive critical care experience!

This is a hard-working group, they maintain best practice, have excellent outcomes and the surgeons understand that it's a team effort and participate in the efforts to improve the workplace and flow!

This position is responsible for participating in all aspects of pre and postoperative care of the cardiac surgical patient. The mission is to facilitate such care in conjunction with the surgical house staff, and under the supervision of the staff surgeon.

The primary responsibilities of the NP/PA are in relation to the care outside of the operating room. The NP/PA works under the direction of the surgeon, and duties consist of pre and postoperative care of the surgical patient. The NP/PA is expected to perform clinical tasks on the patient unit: removal of chest tubes, sutures, and temporary pacing wires as directed by, surgeons, and chief resident. The NP/PA will discharge patients (complete discharge paperwork, discharge summary, communicate with cardiologist/PCP when appropriate).

Comprehensive Benefits, Salary Based Upon Experience 150K-230K! Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Life Disability AND MUCH MORE!