NP or PA- Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 122,803 - 173,867; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Differentials and bonuses

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to care for cardiac surgery patients on the Cardiac Surgery Step‑Down Unit. The role involves rounds with the team, direct patient care, and collaboration with surgeons and intensivists.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, ordering tests, and discharge planning. Onsite, 40 hours per week with rotating shifts; MA licensure required for APRN/PA practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant (required).
• RN license in MA; APRN with MA license or PA with MA license.
• Experience in cardiac surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to cardiac surgery patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room and perform clinical procedures.
• Conduct histories and physical exams; order and interpret tests.
• Develop care plans, coordinate tests, and document progress notes.
• Order medications and write prescriptions per policy.
• Document admissions, progress, operative, and discharge notes.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Radiology data

Lab data

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or PA

Job description

Job Summary

Full‑time, 40‑hour position with 3–13 hour shifts, D/N rotations, and weekend/holiday coverage. Working under the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will care for patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those on the Cardiac Surgery Step‑Down Unit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily rounds with nurses, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, and communicate treatment plans to surgeons and intensivists.
• Maintain open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, and patients/families.
• Serve as a role model for professional APP practice and promote collaborative relationships among staff.
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide ongoing patient education.

Ideal Candidate Skills/Experience

• Advanced knowledge of ECG interpretation, radiology, and laboratory data.
• Basic understanding of cardiac surgery patient population, including mechanical circulatory support (durable VADs).
• Ability to function in a high‑intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients in the cardiac surgery department.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room and perform technical clinical procedures.
• Conduct complete histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop care plans and follow‑up based on diagnostic findings.
• Order medications and write prescriptions in accordance with institutional and regulatory policies.
• Document admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate for the patient population.

Qualifications

• Education – Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant (required).
• Licenses & Credentials – Registered Nurse (RN) with MA license; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with MA license (or Physician Assistant with MA license).
• Experience – Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in cardiac surgery (preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices for cardiothoracic patients; skilled in medical history taking and assessment; ability to maintain quality control standards.

Additional Job Details

• Type: Onsite
• Location: 90 Blossom Street, Boston, MA
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay range: $122,803.20 – $173,867.20 per year (Grade7)

Benefits

Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits package, including career advancement opportunities, differentials, bonuses, and recognition programs, designed to support professional growth.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants who require accommodation may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.