Cardiac Surgery NP/PA, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their advanced cardiac surgery team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of patient care, from pre-operative assessments to post-operative management in the ICU. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiac surgery or critical care, ensuring that they can provide exceptional care to patients undergoing complex procedures. This position not only allows for professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a background in cardiac surgery or critical care.
• Newly graduated PAs need a cardiac surgery or surgical critical care rotation.

Responsibilities

• Independently round with the team and care for post-operative patients.
• Manage ICU bedside procedures and handle patient transfers.

Skills

ICU bedside procedures

Vasoactive medications management

Ventilator management

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Critical care experience

Education

NCCPA approved Physician Assistant Program

MSN degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

The Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery at Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, MA, is seeking a full-time, licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a non-operative and a first assist position. The service performs a wide range of cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic, and trans-catheter valve replacement.

No cardiac surgery job in Boston provides a greater opportunity to be involved in all aspects of patient care. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners play a pivotal role on this service. The NP/PA team covers all aspects of pre and post-operative care, including ICU management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include independently rounding with the team, caring for post-operative patients in the ICU and floor, admitting transfers from outside facilities and the emergency department, seeing consultations

• Proficiency in ICU bedside procedures such as central lines, Swan Ganz catheter placement, arterial lines

• Proficiency in ICU vasoactive medications and ventilator management

Qualifications:

• We are seeking candidates with a background in cardiac surgery or critical care

• Newly graduated PAs must have completed either a cardiac surgery rotation or a surgical critical care rotation to be considered

• NP applicants must have cardiac surgery ICU experience as an RN or NP

• Graduate of NCCPA approved Physician Assistant Program or MSN degree

• Massachusetts Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License

• NCCPA Board Certified or Board Eligible

• BLS Certified

• ACLS Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans