Locum NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Need in Indiana
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/25/25

• Coverage Needed

  • ASAP - ongoing

• Schedule

  • 7a – 7a

• Clinical Details

  • Work alongside attending Cardiothoracic Surgeons (CTS)
  • OR only (1st assist) - Call for OR only no office with OR, call back if needed
  • Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient; 5-8 inpatient
  • Typical day involves rounding in the hospital followed by time in the OR
  • Duties include: Assist in Surgery, Write Prescriptions, Rounding, Order Tests, Pre-Op Physical Exams, Suture Removal, Vein Harvesting
  • Provide acute and chronic patient care including performing histories, physical examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations, completing discharge summaries, monitoring therapies, and medications
  • Participate in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans with cardiovascular surgeons, referring physicians, nursing staff, respiratory staff, cardiac rehab staff and families
  • Respond to emergencies including use of CPR and ACLS protocols

• Requirements

  • Local candidates - Highly Preferred
  • Active IN License
  • NCCPA certification (PA Only)
  • AANP certification (NP Only)
  • Experience in Maquet Vein Harvesting
  • Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccine
  • Must be able to do first assist (NP Only)
  • Will not accept new grad
  • Experienced NP with CTS knowledge/skills including office, bedside and OR - Preferred

• EMR

  • EPIC