Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery (Inpatient Step Down Unit - Night Shift Position)

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The role involves full-time night shifts with potential flexing, weekend and holiday coverage, and collaboration with the supervising physician to assess patients and manage treatment plans.

Responsibilities include pre/post-operative care, coordinating referrals, ordering diagnostics, and educating patients about health plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or PA program with NY licensure.
• One year of experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Board certification or eligibility in NP/PA acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, physical exams, and formulate diagnoses.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative patient care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; document and present data to the physician.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Location

Stony Brook, New York

Open Date

Sep 16, 2026

Deadline

Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Join our esteemed healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our Cardiothoracic Surgery patients. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Schedule: Full-time nights with ability to flex to alternate shifts based on the needs of the service. Weekends and holidays are required.

Responsibilities: Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough patient assessments, perform physical examinations, and formulate assessments and diagnoses. Initiate, review, and revise treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation and presentation of data to the supervising physician.

Medical Practice Support: Provide essential patient care services within the medical practice. Provide support and act as a resource to nursing staff. Direct inpatient pre and post op care of patients admitted to the cardiothoracic surgery service.

Referrals and Consultations: Make referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary and consult with physicians for further definitive therapy. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures, maintaining a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Patient Education: Instruct and counsel patients on healthcare, health maintenance, medical problems, treatment plans, nutrition, and related issues, ensuring a patient-centered approach.

System Coordination: Facilitate efficient patient movement through the healthcare system and optimizing resource utilization through interdepartmental collaboration.

Audits and Research Involvement: Participate in audits and research initiatives within the healthcare setting, contributing valuable insights and helping to advance our understanding and practices in Cardiothoracic surgical care.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties as assigned by management, contributing to the overall success of the healthcare team.

If you are a compassionate healthcare professional with a passion for Cardiothoracic Surgical care and meet the qualifications outlined below, we invite you to apply today. Join us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or completion of a course for Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in acute care, adult/gerontology, and/or family nurse practitioner. Current NYS RN license. One year experience as a NP in an acute care setting.
• Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants. One year experience as a PA in an acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Board certification.
2. Experience working in a fast-paced medical practice.
3. Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
4. Three years of experience as a NP/PA in an acute care setting.

Special Notes

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.