Cardiovascular OR NP/PA — First Assistant (Hybrid)

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental/vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement and adoption aid

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks an Advanced Practice Surgical First Assistant (NP/PA) for cardiovascular surgery. The role involves first/second assist in the OR, perioperative assessment, and collaborative care planning within a hybrid ICU/OR setting.

Requirements include PA or NP licensure, 1 year of surgical PA experience preferred, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and ethical practice demonstrated; ongoing development.
• Advanced communication skills with patients, families and teams.
• Engages in scholarly inquiry to improve practice and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides first and second assist in surgical environment.
• Documents health history, exams, plans of care.
• Prescribes therapies within scope and coordinates referrals.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for perioperative care.
• Ensures patient transition between operative area and unit.

Skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Scholarly Inquiry

Patient and Family Centered Care

Clinical Knowledge and Practice

Health Systems and Policy Management

Education

Master's

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks an Advanced Practice Surgical First Assistant (NP/PA) for cardiovascular surgery. The role involves first/second assist in the OR, perioperative assessment, and collaborative care planning within a hybrid ICU/OR setting.

Requirements include PA or NP licensure, 1 year of surgical PA experience preferred, and strong communication and documentation skills.