Nurse Practitioner- CV/CT Surgery - First Assist

CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner (RNFA Required) Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano Position Overview The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a highly collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first‑assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well‑established heart program. Schedule Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Schedule may vary when assigned to call Call Requirements Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week) Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend Practice Setting Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals Case Volume 1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage Team Structure 14 Surgeons 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Established, collaborative CV surgery service Key Responsibilities First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures Preoperative and postoperative patient management Participate in on‑call coverage for the CV surgery service Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered surgical care Experience And Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience Demonstrated first‑assist and perioperative skill set Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced surgical environment while contributing to a team‑based culture Why Baylor Scott & White Health Nationally recognized heart and vascular program Supportive, team‑oriented culture Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited program More than 1 year of experience Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), RN‑First Assist (RNFA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS within 30 days of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr