Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Langhorne, PA

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Langhorne, PA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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: Varied (weekday call and 1-2 weekends per month)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage (on-call coverage)

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

• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: Epic

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• 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

• Board: Board Certified (required)
• Licenses: Active PA License
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic experience
• Other Qualifications: Local provider required, clean background check

• Perform pre-operative physical exams and coordinate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Assist in surgery and perform chest tube insertions and endoscopic retrieval.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, and write prescriptions.
• Provide post-operative rounding and suture removal.
• Ensure coordination of care and communication with the heart team.