Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Surgery

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Topeka, KS

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Sep 5 - Dec 5, 2026

• Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call Shift Schedule: 24-hr Weekend Call

- Every Other Week Rotation Preferred

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Ratio: Every Other Weekend

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients

• Patient Volume/Census: 1–10 Patient Encounters Per Shift

• Admissions: Included as Needed

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Included During Call Coverage

• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular Service Line

• Support Staff Available: 2 APRNs on Staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH)

• Cardiac Surgery Patient Management

• Vascular Surgery Patient Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Nurse Practitioner License Required

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Preferred

• Endovascular Vein Harvest Competency Required

• Other Qualifications: Must Be Willing to Teach Two New APPs Endovascular Vein Harvest Techniques

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage

• Perform endovascular vein harvesting for cardiac surgery cases

• Manage heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients

• Participate in floor call and weekend call coverage

• Document patient care activities within Epic EMR