Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-NP-70463
  
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Langhorne, PA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Nights and weekends, possibly weekdays
  
• Call Ratio: When needed
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, Malpractice Insurance: Covered

 PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult
  
• Rounding: Included
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level 2
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Pre-Op Physical Exams
  
• Suture Removal
  
• Diagnose Illnesses
  
• Treat Illnesses
  
• Order Tests
  
• Interpret Tests
  
• Assist in Surgery
  
• Write Prescriptions
  
• Coordination of Care
  
• Rounding
  
• Chest Tube Insertions
  
• Endoscopic Retrieval
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
  
• Licenses: Active PA License
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years Cardiothoracic experience
  
• Other Qualifications: Must be local, clean background
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in Surgery
  
• Perform Pre-Op Physical Exams
  
• Round on patients
  
• Insert Chest Tubes
  
• Coordinate patient care