Senior Cardiac Surgery NP: Autonomy in the OR

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, &宠

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support complex cardiac surgical procedures on the Princeton and Brookwood campuses. You will collaborate with renowned surgeons, perform advanced assessments, and participate in the full perioperative continuum.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a multidisciplinary team, daily rounds, and post-operative care, with a strong focus on patient outcomes in a fast-paced cardiothoracic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
• Current Alabama APRN license
• BLS Certification
• ACLS, PALS, and other department-required certifications
• 5+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience required
• Extensive experience assisting in cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced operating room environment

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery alongside CVOR and anesthesia teams
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Write orders, progress notes, and post-operative documentation
• Participate in daily rounds and patient management
• Assist with patient transfers to the CVICU and remain involved in post-operative care
• Respond to emergency situations requiring advanced clinical intervention
• Support clinical research and surgical quality initiatives
• Maintain surgical databases, procedure logs, and documentation records

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support complex cardiac surgical procedures on the Princeton and Brookwood campuses. You will collaborate with renowned surgeons, perform advanced assessments, and participate in the full perioperative continuum.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a multidisciplinary team, daily rounds, and post-operative care, with a strong focus on patient outcomes in a fast-paced cardiothoracic setting.