Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cynet Health; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support a Cardiothoracic Surgery service in Arizona. The role covers 4 days per month from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with after-hours call and involves 10-15 CVICU/step-down patients along with 1-2 daily surgeries.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cardiothoracic surgery with endoscopic vessel harvesting, an AZ APRN license, ACLS/BLS certification, and RN/NP First Assistant program completion. Recent CT surgery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with endoscopic vessel harvesting.
• Arizona APRN license active and unrestricted.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Board certification or certification eligible by NCCPA.
• RN/NP First Assistant Program completion.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeon and care team in CT surgery cases.
• Manage caseload of 10-15 CVICU/step-down patients daily and 1-2 surgeries.
• Operate 4 days per month 7:00–15:00 with follow-up call 15:00–07:00.
• Ensure timely medical records completion and patient care documentation.

Skills

Endoscopic vessel harvesting

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

First Assistant responsibilities

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (07:00 - 15:00)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with endoscopic vessel harvesting.

License: Current unrestricted Arizona APRN license required.

Certifications:

• Board Certification or certification eligible by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Medical Surgical or NP ANCC or AANP Certification required.
• Completion of RN/NP First Assistant Program required.

Must-Have:

• Graduate from a university program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Proficient with endoscopic vessel harvesting.
• Recent experience in cardiothoracic surgery.

Description:Support staff will include a surgeon.Coverage needed per month is 4 days from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, plus call from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM.Caseload will be 10-15 CVICU/step down patients, plus 1-2 surgeries daily.Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients.Department description involves cardiothoracic surgery.Special procedures include temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, and arterial line placement.Successful candidates will ensure efficient care for patients in a hospital setting.Medical records must be completed in a timely manner.Candidates may undergo a phone interview before receiving an offer.Recent case logs are required for consideration.Providers must adhere to vaccination requirements for COVID-19 and influenza.