Advanced Practice Provider, CV Surgery (PRN)

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 94,806 - 108,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, life, dental, and retirement plans

Paid occurrence-based malpractice

Well-being time for self-care

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bloomington, Illinois, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Cardiovascular Surgery. This role involves collaborative care of adult cardiothoracic surgical patients, responsibilities including assisting in surgeries, managing postoperative care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold relevant licenses and certifications, with a preference for individuals having 2+ years of cardiothoracic or critical care experience. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide advanced practice nursing services in Illinois.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• 2+ years of cardiothoracic or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Perform daily rounds on postoperative and step-down patients.
• Manage routine and complex postoperative issues.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification

Licensed to provide advanced practice nursing in Illinois

Licensed as a physician assistant in Illinois

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide 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 licensed as a physician assistant in Illinois per the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, as applicable.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing narcotics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• 2+ years of cardiothoracic or critical care experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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.
• Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $68.82 - $78.43. This is an hourly position.
• Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations.