Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in D.C.

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME leave and CME allowance

Retirement plan - 403-B

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC is seeking an NP (AC/AGAC) or PA to join the Cardiac Surgery team on an inpatient basis. You will be involved in pre- and post-operative care and determine the plan of care.

Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends, with four 10-hour shifts per week. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiac surgery or a surgical setting and hold Maryland licensure with CPR and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner certificate program required
• Current national certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• Two years' experience as a practitioner preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills
• Current Maryland licensure
• CPR and ACLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Inpatient cardiac surgery care focusing on pre- and post-operative management
• Determine and implement plan of care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner certificate program

NCCPA certification

Maryland licensure

CPR & ACLS certification

Job description

About the Job

Inpatient Cardiac Surgery NP/PA Opening at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the heart of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership-as a clinician and healthcare expert.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner (AC or AGAC) or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Surgery team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. We're helping move cardiovascular care forward regionally and nationally through our MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, with clinical research, better diagnostic tools, and advanced treatments that are always patient focused.

This role will be inpatient. Primarily the duties of the role will be pre and post op care and determining plan of care.

The shifts will include days, evenings and weekends and be 4 10 hr. shifts a week.

The ideal candidate will have background experience in Cardiac surgery or a surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner certificate program required
• Current national certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Two of years' experience as a practitioner preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills.
• Current Maryland licensure.
• Certified in CPR, ACLS required.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan - 403-B with % employer match

This position has a hiring range of USD $115,003.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.