Cardiac Surgery PRN – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Augusta

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Reputation for quality in cardiology

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Cardiac Surgery team. This PRN role requires 1-2 years of cardiac surgery experience and a relevant degree from an accredited program. Responsibilities include rounding on post-operative patients, providing office consultations, performing surgical tasks, and caring for patients with LVADs. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience.
• State‑licensed nurse approved to practice as an NP in Georgia with National Certification.
• State-licensed NP in Georgia with National Certification.

Responsibilities

• Round on post‑op patients.
• Provide office consults one day per week with a designated surgeon.
• Perform EVH and chest closure in the operating room.
• Conduct thoracentesis and chest tube insertion and care.
• Provide care to LVAD patients.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Patient care

Surgical skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited PA program

National Board Certification

Tools

NP/PA licensure

Job description

Cardiac Surgery PRN – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Augusta

Apply for the 3002928 Cardiac Surgery PRN – Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant role at Piedmont.

Overview

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. This PRN position involves providing excellent patient care to surgical patients and working shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Round on post‑op patients
• Provide office consults one day per week with a designated surgeon
• Perform EVH and chest closure in the operating room
• Conduct thoracentesis and chest tube insertion and care
• Provide care to LVAD patients

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited PA program and National Board Certification
• State‑licensed nurse approved to practice as an NP in Georgia with National Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with match
• Reputation for quality, service, and leadership in cardiology