Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Nocturnist - Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,278 - 121,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte, NC is seeking a full-time Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join an established practice in Charlotte, NC. The role includes assessment and treatment in collaboration with a supervising physician, with no OR duties but exposure to OR settings. Night shifts are 12 hours, 7 on/7 off, 84 hours per pay period, with travel to other sites possible.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA in North Carolina with prescriptive privileges and DEA
• BLS/ACLS certified
• NCCPA certification for PA or Acute Care NP certification for NP
• Experience in cardiology, cardiothoracic or vascular surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Maintain clinical competence for age and development of patients served.
• Work independently with strong decision-making and communication skills with a multidisciplinary team.
• Shift: Nocturnist, 12-hour shifts, 7 on/7 off, night shift, 84 hours per pay period.
• Possible travel to other sites; no OR responsibilities but exposure to OR setting possible.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

NP or PA licensed

NCCPA certification

Acute Care NP certification

Job description

Job Summary

Advocate Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte, is currently seeking a Full‑Time Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join an established practice in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and consultation in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and efficiently with strong decision‑making skills. Strong communication skills a must. Will be working with a variety of MDs, APPs and ancillary staff for inpatient management and coordination of patient care.
• Shift: Nocturnist – 12‑hour shifts, proposed 7 days on/7 days off (can be flexible), position is for night shift, 84 hours per pay period.
• Weekends, holidays required. No call. Travel to other sites may be required.
• No OR responsibilities, but exposure to OR setting possible.
• Procedures, including bedside talc pleurodesis, autologous blood patch, TPA instillation, chest tube removal, pericardial drain removal, and wound vac placements.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited NP or PA program and maintain a current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS/ACLS certified.
• Physician Assistants: certification from the NCCPA required.
• Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care NP certification required.
• Experience in cardiology, cardiothoracic or vascular surgery preferred.

Pay Range

$59.00 - $88.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.