Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant - Cardothoracic
On-siteMidland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across operating rooms, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics. Perform preoperative evaluations, manage postoperative patients including ventilator and wound care, and function as primary first assist during procedures. Round daily on hospitalized patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide patient education while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Maintain accurate medical documentation, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a resource for nursing staff. Provide clinical coverage at three affiliated hospitals with every other weekend call rotation and occasional after-hours support.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Texas PA or APRN license
- NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (ACNP)
- Current DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods during surgical procedures
- Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and assist with patient positioning as necessary
- Ability to respond to emergent situations in various hospital settings
- Full-time position availability
- Monday through Friday availability
- Operating room, clinic, and inpatient responsibilities availability
- Rotating call schedule availability
- Every other weekend call coverage availability
- Coverage responsibilities at three affiliated hospitals availability
- Occasional evening, holiday, and after-hours coverage availability
Desired Qualifications
- Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience
- Experience as a first assist in cardiac and thoracic surgery
- First Assist certification
- New graduates with significant cardiothoracic surgery clinical rotations
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