Saint Joseph is seeking a skilled Locum NP/PA to work alongside attending Cardiothoracic Surgeons for OR responsibilities (1st assist) with call for OR only. The role focuses on surgical assistance, rounding, ordering tests, pre-op physical exams, and vein harvesting, among other duties.
Average Number of Patients:- Outpatient: 10 per day- Inpatient: 5-8 per day
Documentation System/EMR:- EPIC
Requirements and Duties:- Not accepting new graduates; preference for experienced NP with Cardiothoracic Surgery knowledge/skills including office, bedside, and OR experience.- Surgical assistance in the OR and additional responsibilities such as writing prescriptions, rounding, and performing suture removal.- Comprehensive patient assessment including wellness, compliance with care plan, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (within licensed scope).- Acute and chronic patient care involving histories, physical exams, inpatient/outpatient consultations, and monitoring therapies.- Responsibilities include chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, cardiac rehab, nutritional needs, and wound care.- Integration of data and determining procedures in consultation with the Cardiovascular Surgeon.- Participation in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans.- Surgical duties include vein/artery harvesting using the Maquet system and various 1st Assist duties.- Emergency response including CPR and ACLS protocols.- Thorough documentation of patient information and care.
Submission Requirements:- PA and NP certifications- Local candidates preferred- Indiana license required at the time of submission- NCCPA certification required (PA Only)- AANP certification required (NP Only)- Experience in Maquet Vein Harvesting required- Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccine
Certifications:- AANP, NCCPA
State Licenses:- Indiana