Advanced Practice Provider, CV Surgery (PRN)
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Cardiovascular Surgery plays an integral role in the comprehensive care of adult cardiothoracic surgical patients. This provider works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality perioperative care. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, first assisting in the operating room, managing pre‑ and postoperative patients, and participating in call coverage. Overview: Serve as first assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures, including CABG, valve surgery, aortic procedures, and other cardiothoracic operations. Perform surgical tasks such as vein harvesting, suturing, retraction, cannulation assistance, and hemostasis. Support preoperative preparation and postoperative handoff to ICU teams. Perform daily rounds on postoperative and step‑down patients. Manage routine and complex postoperative issues, including hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, wound care, and medication adjustments. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and consults. Coordinate patient care with nursing, case management, rehabilitation, and other specialties. Participate in shared call rotation and support OR call needs.
Requirements
- Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of cardiothoracic or critical care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as first assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures, including CABG, valve surgery, aortic procedures, and other cardiothoracic operations.
- Perform surgical tasks such as vein harvesting, suturing, retraction, cannulation assistance, and hemostasis.
- Support preoperative preparation and postoperative handoff to ICU teams.
- Perform daily rounds on postoperative and step‑down patients.
- Manage routine and complex postoperative issues, including hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, wound care, and medication adjustments.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and consults.
- Coordinate patient care with nursing, case management, rehabilitation, and other specialties.
- Participate in shared call rotation and support OR call needs.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge.
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member.
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
