Novant Health

Surgical Cardiovascular APP

Novant Health$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in Cardiac Surgery preferred.
  • Current PA or NP license in the state required.
  • NCCPA certification or state nursing board registration required.
  • ACLS, BLS, and DEA registration are required.
  • Ability to successfully complete skills validation and competency testing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide surgical first assist and inpatient care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
  • Conduct new consults, H&Ps, and patient discharges.
  • Educate patients about their care and recovery process.
  • Manage ICU and floor care for post-operative patients.
  • Collaborate with a team of physicians and other APPs to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
  • Participate in shared on-call responsibilities with other APPs.

Benefits

  • Employment with NH Medical Group.
  • Medical and retirement benefits.
  • CME allowance to support continuing education.
  • Access to system-wide EHR - Epic.
  • Malpractice coverage provided.
  • Focus on work-life balance for providers.
Full Job Description
Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a compassionate, caring Advanced Practice Provider to join an established, growing Cardiovascular Surgery practice of 5 physicians and 7 APPs in Winston Salem, NC. The group is looking for an APP to provide surgical first assist, as well as inpatient care for pre and post cardiothoracic surgery patients. This would include new consults, H&Ps, discharges, patient education, ICU and floor care. Minimal outpatient clinic duties are also required. We treat patients with advanced heart disease, heart failure as well as lung cancer and other thoracic conditions. We are looking for a candidate with previous open heart surgery experience, including endoscopic vessel harvesting.

Our expert clinicians offer cardiac and thoracic surgical care, programs for heart health and care for complex or rare cardiac illnesses.

Novant Health benefits:
  • NH Medical Group employed
  • Medical and Retirement Benefits
  • CME Allowance
  • System wide EHR-Epic
  • Malpractice
  • Work-Life balance


What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
  • Hours: Monday -Friday, with rotating on call responsibility shared with the other APPs
  • Supporting Locations: Novant Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

What We're Looking For

Education: Master's Degree Required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or post Master's NP program required.

Experience: One to three years of experience in Cardiac Surgery preferred. **RNFA Required for NP candidates**

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. Current NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, ACLS, BLS, DEA registry Required.

Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing; Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; Communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.

Job Opening ID

111349

About Novant Health

Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system that serves patients and communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The organization includes 15 medical centers and more than 1,600 physicians and specialists. Novant Health is committed to providing high-quality care and improving the health of its communities through innovative programs and services. The organization is also dedicated to advancing medical research and education, and has partnerships with several leading academic institutions. Novant Health has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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35,000 employees
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Founded
1997

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