Surgery - Vascular Nurse Practitioner

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their cardiac team. This full-time position focuses exclusively on cardiac surgery patient care. Candidates should have experience in cardiac surgery and a relevant degree, with responsibilities including postoperative care and consultations. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and service.

Benefits

401k with match

Use of EPIC electronic medical records

Commitment to quality and service

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience required.
• Licensed Nurse approved to practice as an NP in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Round on postoperative patients.
• Provide office consults one day per week with a designated surgeon.
• Perform EVH and chest closure in the operating room.
• Perform thoracentesis and chest tube insertion and care.
• Provide care to LVAD patients.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Patient care

Ability to follow protocols

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program

National board certification

Nurse approved to practice as an NP in Georgia

Job description

Location

Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga, United States

Overview

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) is recruiting a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiac team. The role focuses exclusively on cardiac surgery patient care in a full‑time capacity within a team of thirteen advanced practice providers.

Responsibilities

• Round on postoperative patients
• Provide office consults one day per week with a designated surgeon
• Perform EVH and chest closure in the operating room
• Perform thoracentesis and chest tube insertion and care
• Provide care to LVAD patients

Benefits

• 401k with match
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records
• Commitment to quality, service, and reputation

Requirements

• 1–2 years of cardiac surgery/EVH experience
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program and national board certification
• OR
  • Licensed Nurse approved to practice as an NP in the State of Georgia with national certification

Diversity & Inclusion

At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.

About Piedmont Heart Institute

The first integrated cardiovascular healthcare delivery program affiliated with a community health system in greater Atlanta, headquartered on the campus of Piedmont Hospital, a 481‑bed quaternary care facility offering all major medical, surgical and diagnostic services. PHI delivers a continuum of patient care, including primary and secondary prevention, outpatient and inpatient cardiovascular care, and quality measures to demonstrate enhanced outcomes.