Physician Assistant or ACNP/RNFA - Cardiac Surgery OR

The John Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled OR physician assistant/RNFA to enhance their cardiac surgery team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading cardiac surgeons and OR nursing staff, performing critical tasks during complex surgeries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical assistance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will be valued and impactful in delivering equitable healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a PA or APRN in Maryland is required.
• 2 years of experience caring for cardiac surgery patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during complex cardiac surgeries and perform tissue handling.
• Ensure patient safety during procedures and assist in post-operative care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Endovascular vein harvest

Surgical assistance

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Master's or Doctorate Nursing program

Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Certified RNFA for Acute Care NP

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled OR physician assistant/RNFA to join our cardiac surgery OR team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to partner with cardiac surgeons and OR Nursing staff.

Schedule:

• Four ten-hour clinical shifts/week
• On-call requirement during non-routine working hours to assist attending physicians in urgent and emergency procedures

Responsibilities:

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and other complex cardiac surgeries
• Perform tissue handling including making incisions, retracting, dissecting, tying, ligating, stapling, suturing and providing hemostasis
• Perform chest closure, including chest wires when indicated. Routinely closes the leg and chest soft tissue layers. Assists in transporting the patient from the O.R. to the CVSICU/ PACU
• Perform endoscopic or open harvesting of the saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass procedures and preparation of the vein for bypass
• Perform endoscopic or open harvesting of the radial artery during coronary artery bypass procedures and prepares radial artery for bypass
• First or second assisting with cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, femoral access catheters (including IABP) or any other task of open-heart procedures

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Maryland.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Master's or Doctorate Nursing program, Acute Care NP.
• For Acute Care NP, is a certified RNFA.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• OR experience preferred. Prior experience of 2 years caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest (including arterial harvest) is preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum 61.54 per hour - Maximum 95.39 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Additional Information: JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins! Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.