Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) | Flagstaff, AZ
Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Setting: acute care hospital
Term: ASAP – November
Shift Schedule: 4 days, 7am-3pm plus call 3pm-7am
Pay Rate: $145-$150/hr
An acute care hospital in Flagstaff, Arizona is looking for nurse practitioners or physician assistants to provide additional coverage for increased patient load. Providers can expect 10-15 CVICU/step down patients and 1-2 surgeries per day.
Benefits for Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Malpractice Insurance
Weekly Pay
Full-service credentialing and licensing department
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):
Board Certification
Arizona License
DEA
3 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH
Graduate from a university program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA) - Required
ACLS and BLS
Medical Surgical or NP ANCC or AANP Certification
Duties/Responsibilities of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, Aline placement.
Conduct patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, postoperative care, and lifestyle modifications for cardiac health.
Participate in follow-up care, including outpatient visits, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on recovery progress.
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