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Job Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Join the UCHealth Cardiac Surgery Team in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado! We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a passion for cardiac and cardiovascular surgery. Our innovative, full-time, patient-centered team is dedicated to providing world-class cardiothoracic care. Experience the beauty of Colorado while making a difference in patients' lives!
Job Responsibilities:- Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first care.
- Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting when needed.
- Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluating CVICU, floor, and clinic patients.
- Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly, and see additional patients as needed on other days.
- Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes.
- Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies.
- Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population.
- Provide high-quality, timely documentation of all care delivered.
- Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision.
- Maintain continuing medical education to meet state and national registry requirements.
- Adapt and thrive in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with evolving organizational needs.
- Exhibit flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a positive cultural fit.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master s degree in Nursing REQUIRED
- Nurse Practitioner Certification by ANCC or AANPCB REQUIRED
- Minimum 3+ years of cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management REQUIRED
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license to prescribe medications REQUIRED
- Full prescriptive authority, in accordance with medical staff privileging REQUIRED
- Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges REQUIRED
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross REQUIRED
- Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid REQUIRED
- No current or prior sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or the GSA List of Excluded Individuals and Entities REQUIRED
- Current COVID vaccination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
Discover the charm of Colorado Springs! Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers breathtaking scenery, diverse outdoor activities, and a vibrant community. From hiking and biking to cultural attractions and dining, find your perfect work-life balance in this beautiful city!