Physician Associate or Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery Floor/IMC Unit

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 135,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, seeks a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3–5 years of cardiovascular experience to care for cardiac patients on the floor and IMC. You’ll join a Cardiac Surgery Program with 6 surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs, with autonomy supported by surgeons and intensivists.

Inpatient role with potential for full privileges to perform bedside procedures as skills and privileges allow, in a program known for minimally invasive

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of critical care experience preferentially in a Cardiac Surgery setting.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current ACLS and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for cardiac patients on the floor and in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC).
• Operate with a high level of autonomy supported by Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists.
• Pursue inpatient privileges to perform bedside procedures independently as permitted.

Skills

Critical care experience

Cardiac surgery exposure

Autonomous practice

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3-5 years of cardiovascular experience to work at Maine Medical Center providing coverage for cardiac patients primarily on the floor and in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). You will be joining a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Program which consists of 6 Cardiac Surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs with upwards of 1400 cases annually. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an exciting environment with a broad scope of practice. The APP team works with a high level of autonomy supported by the Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists to provide a high level of care for this leading-edge program. Cardiac surgery at Maine Medical Center is at the forefront of minimally invasive valve platforms, such as TAVR as well as advanced heart failure treatments, including ECMO and VADs. This is an inpatient only position with goal of full privileges to perform bedside procedures independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of critical care experience preferentially in a Cardiac Surgery setting; bachelor's degreerequired; masters degree preferred; successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure; current ACLS and BLS certification.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

The pay range for this position is $134,662 to $174,268 annually, based on the candidate’s level of experience. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

Additional Information

MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working togethersoour communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members,MaineHealthprovides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.

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