APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | CVT Surgery

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery team. You will provide advanced perioperative care for adults, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and participate in pre/intra/postoperative management across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will perform credentialed procedures, lead rounds, assist in the OR when credentialed, and educate patients and families about recovery and cardiac health

Qualifications

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in applicable states.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances; state-specific licenses as required.
• Board certification in AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNP-BC, or related specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for adults undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct preoperative assessments and risk stratification; educate patients.
• Participate in daily rounds, monitor progress, and adjust care plans.
• Perform credentialed procedures (e.g., chest tube removal, wound care).
• Manage postoperative complications with the surgical team.
• Order/interpret labs, imaging, EKGs; initiate interventions as needed.
• Facilitate discharge planning and patient teaching.
• Assist in the operating room when credentialed.
• Coordinate care transitions between units.
• Provide handoffs and follow-up visits; ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients/families on recovery and cardiac health.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
• Maintain thorough EMR documentation; stay current with CVTS guidelines.
• Provide on-call coverage outside regular hours.

Skills

Cardiovascular/Thoracic surgery

Clinical perioperative care

Teamwork and communication

Education

Master's/Postmaster's/Doctorate NP program

Tools

EMR systems

Credentialed procedures

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Main
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

Marshfield Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our CVT team in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Working in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP plays a critical role in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, risk stratification, and patient education.

Participate in daily inpatient rounds, monitor clinical progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.

Perform procedures such as chest tube removal, wound care, central line removal, and suture/staple removal (as credentialed).

Manage post‑op complications in collaboration with the attending surgeon.

Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, EKGs) and initiate appropriate interventions.

Facilitate discharge planning including medication reconciliation and patient teaching.

Serve as first or second assist in the operating room when required (if credentialed).

Coordinate care transitions between ICU, step‑down, and medical‑surgical units.

Provide handoffs to referring physicians and ensure follow‑up continuity.

Conduct post‑op follow‑up visits in clinic, manage wound healing, monitor recovery, and address patient concerns.

Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, lifestyle modifications, and cardiac health.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Stay current with evidence‑based guidelines and clinical protocols in CVTS care.

This position also provides on‑call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

1-3 years of experience in cardiovascular/thoracic surgery, critical care, or surgical specialties strongly preferred

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice (physical or virtual).

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

About this Community: Marshfield, Wisconsin

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below‑national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross‑country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top‑notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Req Number: R-0267590
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Visas Accepted: N/A