Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide inpatient preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team, assess patient needs, monitor conditions, and participate in rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends to ensure continuous patient support.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking required.
• Experience in inpatient cardiac or surgical care preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to rotating shifts.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans as part of a multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team.
• Monitor and manage patient conditions before and after surgery to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive cardiac care.
• Participate in rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, to provide continuous patient support.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Job description

Role Overview

Provide inpatient preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients within a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans as part of a multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team.
• Monitor and manage patient conditions before and after surgery to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive cardiac care.
• Participate in rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, to provide continuous patient support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in inpatient cardiac or surgical care preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to rotating shifts.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.