Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) | San Francisco, CA
Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Setting: hospital
Term: 26 weeks
Shift Schedule: 6A-6:30P or 6P-6:30A Usually 3 wknd shifts/months & 3-night shifts/month
Pay Rate: $135-$140/hr
A hospital in San Francisco, California is looking for nurse practitioners or physician assistants to provide additional coverage for increased patient load. Providers can expect mostly ICU but may need assistance in OR. No clinic. Sometimes round w/heart failure/transplant, ICU, mechanical circ support.
Benefits for Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Malpractice Insurance
Weekly Pay
Full-service credentialing and licensing department
401K Retirement Plan (matching)
Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental and hotel booking
$1,000 Referral Bonus
Qualifications of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Active CA Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Board Certification for NP: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC
ACLS/BLS Certification
DEA
EPIC experience
Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, or critical care ICU exp. Strongly prefer someone with surgical procedural experience.
Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH) experience preferred, but not required.
Duties/Responsibilities of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Minimal 1st assist time
Work with physicians/surgeons/APP colleagues and other clinical and administrative staff
Taking histories, performing physical examinations, peri-operative planning/coordinating with outside providers and primary care providers (PCPs) as applicable, responding to changes in patient status, providing prescriptions/evaluations/referrals, diagnostic tests/treatments as permitted under core privileges and standardized procedures
Evaluate for and order home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) certifications, refer for consultations, physical therapy, order radiographic imaging or diagnostic tests, and specialized treatments
Provide patient and family education, arrange follow-up appointments, and engage in any approved privileges
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