Cardiac Surgery Rotator Advanced Practice Provider

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Well-being programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery Team for full-time coverage in the Cardiopulmonary ICU. The role supports postoperative cardiac care within a Level I Trauma Center serving a 17+ county region.

Scheduling is based on operational needs with 24/7 coverage. Responsibilities include ICU management, ordering labs, daily rounds, and invasive procedures, with shifts spanning days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree as NP or PA required.
• NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA required.
• CPR-BLS and ACLS Certification required at appointment.”

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage post-op cardiac surgery patients in ICU/stepdown.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and procedures for critical care management.
• Daily rounds with multidisciplinary team.
• Complete daily progress notes and new admissions/consultations.
• Place central/arterial lines and invasive devices; remove as needed.
• Rotational days/nights/weekends/holidays/on-call to ensure 24/7 staffing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree as NP/PA

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA

Tools

CPR-BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NPI number

Medicare enrollment

Job description

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery Team to serve in a full-time role with 24x7 coverage in Cardiopulmary ICU.

Position is based in aLevel I Trauma Centerthat providesCritical Careand services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs.Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and management of post-op cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and on the stepdown unit.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs, tests, exams and procedures for diagnostic and critical care management purposes
• Daily rounds with multidisciplinary team.
• Complete appropriate daily progress notes as well as new patient admissions and consultations.
• Pulling chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, lines; Placement of central and arterial lines and other indicated invasive procedures.
• Rotational days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call requirement to ensure 24 x 7 staffing.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
• Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
• Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
• CPR-BLS and ACLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Critical Care APP experience.

Work Days:

Rotational coverage for Day, Evening, and Night shift, including Weekends and Holidays.

Shifts may range from 8 to 12-Hour, shifts based on operational needs.

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:

• Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Choice of several outstanding Health Insurance Benefits.
• Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

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