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