Cardiac Surgery APP (NP/PA) – Per Diem, Day Shift

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will provide care for patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service under the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons. This per diem role requires collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to coordinate care, education, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative assessments, coordinating tests, scheduling, and ensuring timely patient care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• One year of APP experience required.
• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a PA or NP.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• National certification in acute care advanced practice nursing or Physician Assistant practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and education for cardiac surgical patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Coordinate pre-operative evaluation, testing, and referrals with the surgical team.
• Develop and implement pre- and post-operative care plans and discharge planning.
• Communicate with Cardiac Surgeons, Intensivists, fellows, nursing staff, and patients/families to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will provide care for patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service under the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons. This per diem role requires collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to coordinate care, education, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative assessments, coordinating tests, scheduling, and ensuring timely patient care across the continuum.