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 INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult Rounding: Included Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level 2 EMR System: Epic PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS 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 Duties & Responsibilities 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.