Perm Cardiac Surgery NP Up to $70 Hourly

Job description

UCHealth Cardiac Surgery Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado is seeking an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner with cardiac or cardiovascular surgery expertise and ICU patient management skills to join their innovative, full-time, patient-centered team dedicated to world-class cardiothoracic care.

Job Description:
As a Nurse Practitioner on the UCHealth Cardiac Surgery team, you will:

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 evaluation of 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
NOT DOING ANY LOCUMS OR LOCUMS TO PERM
UCHealth clears names system-wide.
Unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769, based on experience
Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses
Relocation bonus for qualifying candidates
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous CME allowance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b) plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance including dependent coverage
Wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (if eligible)
Additional voluntary benefits: identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts
PTO from day one plus paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
Educational tuition assistance programs supporting further degree and certificate completion.
Submission Requirements
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE NOTED IN ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION DETAILS. REQUIRED PRIOR TO CLIENT PRESENTATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
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 cardiac or cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU patient management or experience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting - [REQUIRED]
Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days active) - [REQUIRED] * no exemption, required at presentation
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]

• Colorado
• Perm APP
• Up to $70 hourly