Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Nurse Practitioner Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Silverdale, Washington Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Varied Call Type: Beeper Reason for Coverage: Current APP has retired Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: 100% Adults Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients per day Admissions: Yes, 0-3 per day Rounding: Included as needed Case Mix: Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair), thoracic surgery (lung resection, chest wall procedures) FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Support Staff Available: RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, 4 Midlevels (PA/NPs) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 3+ months REQUIRED PROCEDURES General CV/thoracic surgery – open Coronary artery bypass surgery – on pump Valvular – repair Valvular – replacement JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Certified NP required Licenses: WA license highly preferred, will consider obtaining during credentialing Experience: Cardiothoracic surgery experience, including OR and ICU/acute care management required Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background highly preferred; self-query NPDB report required at presentation; local provider highly preferred (no flights) Duties & Responsibilities First-assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and lung resections. Manage pre- and post-operative care in ICU and acute care inpatient units. Perform daily rounds on hospitalized surgical patients and provide necessary assessments and interventions. Provide limited outpatient clinic coverage (approximately 5% of time). Participate in call rotation (weeknight overnight call 5p–7a and weekend call) for emergent surgical consults and patient management.