Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiac Surgery-PRN

Position Summary

Sinai Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - to join our Cardiac Surgery team on a PRN basis. This position requires prior experience in cardiac surgery, including proficiency in endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting, first-assisting in cardiac surgical procedures, and comprehensive perioperative patient care. The APP will work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment providing care across the Operating Room, Inpatient Units, and Outpatient Clinic, with scheduled on-call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perioperative Surgical Duties:

  • First-assist in all cardiac surgical procedures.
  • Perform endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting.
  • Prepare harvested conduits and manage incision closure.
  • Participate in preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and immediate postoperative care in the OR.
  • Provide scheduled surgical OR call coverage.

• Inpatient Care:

  • Care for cardiac surgery inpatients.
  • Perform comprehensive history and physical exams for all preoperative patients.
  • Deliver daily postoperative management on the Open-Heart Step Down Unit (OHSD).
  • Respond to cardiac surgery consults promptly.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons.

• Outpatient Clinic Duties:

  • Conduct preoperative and postoperative evaluations.
  • Manage patients in the cardiac surgery outpatient clinic.
  • Care for patients in the cardiac surgery outpatient clinic.
  • Coordinate care transitions to referring providers and specialty services.

• Call Coverage:

  • Provide on-call coverage from home, including urgent consults, emergent surgical cases, and inpatient issues.

Professional Expectations

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

• Maintain professionalism, clinical excellence, and adherence to hospital Mission and Vision.

• Comply with infection control, safety, and quality standards.

• Participate in ongoing education and professional development in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Current Maryland license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (or eligibility to obtain). Certified by NCCPA (for PAs) or appropriate NP board certification. DEA registration and Maryland CDS license required.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required

• Experience: Cardiac surgery experience required Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting in cardiac surgery. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.