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Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job with CHRISTUS He
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Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job with CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA
3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Salary Range:
$140,000 - $150,000 – commensurate with years of experience.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Ochsner Health in Southwest Louisiana, located at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our dedicated team. This represents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with two other NPs and Ochsner Health’s highly skilled board‑certified cardiothoracic surgeons who utilize state‑of‑the‑art technology and innovative approaches for patients diagnosed with heart, lung, and foregut/esophageal diseases. The John & Sylvia Stelly Regional Heart Center at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick features a new Hybrid OR suite and conducts TAVR procedures. Additionally, we perform Robotic Da Vinci thoracic surgery along with minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
Enjoy a balanced professional and personal lifestyle:
Paid CME
Paid Time Off
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Matched 401(k)
EPIC EMR
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Responsibilities:
Assisting in surgery, endo vein harvesting, in‑patient rounding, and outpatient clinic.
Shared call 1 in 3 calls.
Rotating shifts, 24/7 service coverage with night shifts and weekends.
Surgical Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic cases.
Outpatient Ambulatory Visits & Hospital Rounding.
Assess new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions.
Assist with vein harvesting; CABG and valve surgeries.
ICU and Telemetry experience is preferred.
Perform comprehensive history and physical exams.
Diagnose and treat conditions, providing follow‑up care as needed.
Assist in surgeries, including first and second assisting.
Manage inpatient care, pre‑operative, and post‑operative evaluations.
Perform invasive procedures (will train), including central vascular access, Swan‑Ganz insertion, chest tube insertion, and endoscopic vessel harvesting.
Interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families, and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where quality and caring come first.
Requirements:
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Must have an active Louisiana PA license or be eligible to be licensed.
Cardiac Surgical Experience – Minimum 5 years.
Hospital & Ambulatory experience preferred.
Experience with robotic surgery is a plus; we will train if not experienced.
Recruiter:
Richelle Howell
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Salary Range:
$140,000 - $150,000 – commensurate with years of experience.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christus Ochsner Health in Southwest Louisiana, located at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our dedicated team. This represents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with two other NPs and Ochsner Health’s highly skilled board‑certified cardiothoracic surgeons who utilize state‑of‑the‑art technology and innovative approaches for patients diagnosed with heart, lung, and foregut/esophageal diseases. The John & Sylvia Stelly Regional Heart Center at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick features a new Hybrid OR suite and conducts TAVR procedures. Additionally, we perform Robotic Da Vinci thoracic surgery along with minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
Enjoy a balanced professional and personal lifestyle:
Paid CME
Paid Time Off
Paid Malpractice Insurance
Matched 401(k)
EPIC EMR
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Responsibilities:
Assisting in surgery, endo vein harvesting, in‑patient rounding, and outpatient clinic.
Shared call 1 in 3 calls.
Rotating shifts, 24/7 service coverage with night shifts and weekends.
Surgical Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic cases.
Outpatient Ambulatory Visits & Hospital Rounding.
Assess new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions.
Assist with vein harvesting; CABG and valve surgeries.
ICU and Telemetry experience is preferred.
Perform comprehensive history and physical exams.
Diagnose and treat conditions, providing follow‑up care as needed.
Assist in surgeries, including first and second assisting.
Manage inpatient care, pre‑operative, and post‑operative evaluations.
Perform invasive procedures (will train), including central vascular access, Swan‑Ganz insertion, chest tube insertion, and endoscopic vessel harvesting.
Interact positively with all members of a multidisciplinary care team, patients and their families, and possess the emotional intelligence to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where quality and caring come first.
Requirements:
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Must have an active Louisiana PA license or be eligible to be licensed.
Cardiac Surgical Experience – Minimum 5 years.
Hospital & Ambulatory experience preferred.
Experience with robotic surgery is a plus; we will train if not experienced.
Recruiter:
Richelle Howell
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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