Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in Hartsel, Colorado. The assignment includes inpatient and clinic responsibilities, on-site coverage, and on-call duties with EPIC EMR documentation.

The clinician will assist in surgery, manage clinic activities, and maintain prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient care. On-call is required daily with cases anticipated early in the week, supporting a busy cardiothoracic service

Qualifications

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with cardiothoracic surgery experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR documentation and care coordination.
• Prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage, including surgery assistance and postoperative care.
• Manage clinic duties and on-call coverage.
• Document encounters and procedures in EPIC EMR.

Skills

CT surgery

On-call

EMR: EPIC

Prescriptive authority

Education

Board certified NP

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-213572-NP-CO
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: August 26 - January 27
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with established protocols for quality patient care delivery. The medical center utilizes the EPIC EMR system for documentation and care coordination. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and support systems to ensure optimal outcomes for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers year-round events and festivals that showcase the state's natural landscape, local cuisine, and cultural heritage across its distinct seasons. The area features winter activities and celebrations, particularly in Colorado Springs, along with summer programming that includes outdoor recreational events. Visitors can experience diverse seasonal programming that highlights the state's geography and local traditions throughout the calendar year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage including surgery assistance, call responsibilities, and clinic management. The clinician will be on call Monday through Sunday with expected availability for cases on Monday and Tuesday of the following week, then off Wednesday through Sunday. The position requires board certification and prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient management. All documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system for patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No