Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner - Washington D.C.

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Surgery team. The role focuses on pre and post operative care and developing patient care plans.

Inpatient duties will span days, evenings, and weekends with four 10-hour shifts per week. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of NP experience, background in cardiac surgery, and DC/MD/VA licensure with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited NP program.
• 1–2 years of NP experience; cardiac surgery preferred.
• DC/MD/VA NP licensure required; CPR certification.
• Cardiac surgery or surgical setting experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post operative care and patient care plans.
• Inpatient clinical duties on the cardiac surgery team.
• Work 4 x 10 hour shifts including days/evenings/weekends.
• Participate in cardiovascular care initiatives within MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Job

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner 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 based, with the primary duties of the role focused on pre and post operative care and determining patient care plans.

The shifts will include days, evenings and weekends; (4) 10 hr. shifts a week.

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

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the Maryland State and/or DC Board Examiners of Nurses. required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 year experience as a nurse practitioner. May require additional experience in specialty assigned. required
• The ideal candidate will have background experience in Cardiac surgery or a surgical setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• NP - Nurse Practitioner - Licensed in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combination as required based on work location(s). May require specialty license based on location. required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Must have good problem-solving and independent judgment skills. Basic computer skills preferred

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.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.