Cardiothoracic Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate in Bangor, Maine

Cardiothoracic Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate in Bangor, Maine

Join northern/central Maine's center for cardiothoracic surgery! Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking an acute care nurse practitioner or physician associate to join our well-respected, dynamic program in the city of Bangor, Maine.

Details & Responsibilities:

• Candidates must have at least two years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery or in the cardiovascular ICU
• 4-day workweek makes for a great work/life balance
• Collaboration with structural heart, critical care, and thoracic oncology
• Daily rounds in the CVICU and stepdown units
• Manage critically ill post op cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including hemodynamic interpretation and medication management within the CVICU
• Develop and implement patient management plans independently and in collaboration with surgeons
• Assist surgeons in the O.R. and perform minor procedures at bedside
• Facilitate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management

Why Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package – additional compensation for first assist and call, generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching, CME allowance, and much more
• Top-tier student loan reimbursement program
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Academic and clinical research opportunities

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed, regional tertiary care and ACS-verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of approximately 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year. We are a member of Northern Light Health, the most expansive integrated health delivery system in Maine. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.