Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full Time NP/PA

About the role

The position consists of providing care to both cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Work in the inpatient setting on a rotating four, 10-hour shift schedule with rotating weekend coverage. Anticipated to work 1 weekend every 3-4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in the inpatient setting.
• Work on a rotating four, 10-hour shift schedule with rotating weekend coverage.
• Anticipate working 1 weekend every 3-4 weeks.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited NP or PA program AND maintain a current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required.
• BLS/ACLS Certified.
• Physician Assistants: certification from the NCCPA required.
• Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care NP Certification required.
• Experience performing some procedures, including bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placements.

Qualifications

• Experienced in performing some procedures, including bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placements.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Rotating four, 10-hour shift schedule with rotating weekend coverage. Anticipated to work 1 weekend every 3-4 weeks.