Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Silverdale, Washington
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Varied
• Call Type: Beeper
• Reason for Coverage: Current APP has retired
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adults
• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients per day
• Admissions: Yes, 0-3 per day
• Rounding: Included as needed
• Case Mix: Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair), thoracic surgery (lung resection, chest wall procedures)

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, 4 Midlevels (PA/NPs)

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 3+ months

• General CV/thoracic surgery – open
• Coronary artery bypass surgery – on pump
• Valvular – repair
• Valvular – replacement

• Board: Certified NP required
• Licenses: WA license highly preferred, will consider obtaining during credentialing
• Experience: Cardiothoracic surgery experience, including OR and ICU/acute care management required
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background highly preferred; self-query NPDB report required at presentation; local provider highly preferred (no flights)

• First-assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and lung resections.
• Manage pre- and post-operative care in ICU and acute care inpatient units.
• Perform daily rounds on hospitalized surgical patients and provide necessary assessments and interventions.
• Provide limited outpatient clinic coverage (approximately 5% of time).
• Participate in call rotation (weeknight overnight call 5p–7a and weekend call) for emergent surgical consults and patient management.