Nurse Practitioner Job In Kingsport, Tennessee
Advanced Practice - CT Surgery Position in Kingsport, TN
Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment
Profession/Specialty:
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Location:
Kingsport, Tennessee
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**Cardiothoracic PA opening in Kingsport, TN**
Johnson City 20m; Knoxville 95m
Our organization has a robust Cardiothoracic surgery program as part of a greater organization providing comprehensive cardiac care. Seeking a Physicians Assistant Medical Center campus program.
* Full-time, Employed
* Our team of 3 surgeons performs a full spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgery as well as closely collaborating with our cardiology colleagues for structural heart care.
* Triage, assessment, and coordination of care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
* Assisting the surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct/indirect supervision as appropriate for his/her training and experience.
* Surgical wound closure First assist on cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
* Harvesting saphenous vein and radial artery conduits
* Removal of chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, sutures/staples, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
* Assist and perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and chest tube management, placement of central lines and arterial catheters.
* Provide wound care.
* Intensive care management of postoperative surgical patients
* Participate in cost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of data.
* Participate in call rotation with 1:3 call responsibility, including nights and weekends.
* Working with a surgical team for Preoperative evaluation, consultation and preparation for surgery.
* In hospital postoperative care.
* Outpatient post discharge care.
* Participate in divisional research activities.
* Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients/families.
* Competitive Salary
* Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
**Qualifications**
* Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience with 1 year of surgery, preferably cardiac and/or thoracic surgery.
* Experience in cardiac surgery patient management in an ICU setting.
* Requires active state license, valid DEA, and current BLS training.
* The successful candidate will hold a Masters Degree in a certified PA program along with NCCPA board certification
EOE
Johnson City 20m; Knoxville 95m
Our organization has a robust Cardiothoracic surgery program as part of a greater organization providing comprehensive cardiac care. Seeking a Physicians Assistant Medical Center campus program.
* Full-time, Employed
* Our team of 3 surgeons performs a full spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgery as well as closely collaborating with our cardiology colleagues for structural heart care.
* Triage, assessment, and coordination of care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
* Assisting the surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct/indirect supervision as appropriate for his/her training and experience.
* Surgical wound closure First assist on cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
* Harvesting saphenous vein and radial artery conduits
* Removal of chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, sutures/staples, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
* Assist and perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and chest tube management, placement of central lines and arterial catheters.
* Provide wound care.
* Intensive care management of postoperative surgical patients
* Participate in cost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of data.
* Participate in call rotation with 1:3 call responsibility, including nights and weekends.
* Working with a surgical team for Preoperative evaluation, consultation and preparation for surgery.
* In hospital postoperative care.
* Outpatient post discharge care.
* Participate in divisional research activities.
* Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients/families.
* Competitive Salary
* Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
**Qualifications**
* Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience with 1 year of surgery, preferably cardiac and/or thoracic surgery.
* Experience in cardiac surgery patient management in an ICU setting.
* Requires active state license, valid DEA, and current BLS training.
* The successful candidate will hold a Masters Degree in a certified PA program along with NCCPA board certification
About Archway Physician Recruitment
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.
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