Cardiac Thoracic Surgery OR APP- Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute- Charlotte, NC

Cardiac Thoracic Surgery OR APP - Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

• OR only cardiac and thoracic surgical APP position
• Provide a wide range of surgical and medical services including first assisting with a variety of cardiothoracic surgeries and demonstrate independent competency in endoscopic vein and/or arterial harvesting
• Position weighted toward thoracic surgery, providing first assistance in open thoracic cases as well as robotic lung surgery
• Coordinate, provide, and assist in delivering comprehensive quality patient care to the Cardiology sub-specialty in collaboration with a supervising physician
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation under the direction of the supervising physician
• Maintain clinical and professional competency appropriate to patient age and needs
• Weekends, holidays, and call required on a rotating schedule

• Knowledge and skill in pre-, peri-, and postoperative procedures
• Performs a wide range of surgical/medical procedures including first assisting
• Performs endoscopic vein and artery harvesting proficiently using the Hemopro system
• Strong knowledge of EMR systems
• Obtain detailed history and physicals on consultations and admissions
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated for assessment and treatment
• Participates in education and training of APP students, APP Fellows, and onboarding of new APP hires
• Attends Atrium Health and Sanger required meetings and development sessions
• Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills
• Strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize
• Team player for inpatient management and coordination of patient care

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program. Must be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North and South Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration > 90 days from start date.
• Nurse Practitioner:
  Master’s or Doctorate of Nursing Practice; RN license; national certification; ACNP or AGACNP certification.
• Physician Assistant:
  Master’s degree preferred; PA certification (NCCPA) preferred.
• Cardiothoracic or vascular surgery experience required
• Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• NC licensure

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is a large cardiac and vascular program with extensive cardiovascular services across North and South Carolina. Atrium Health SHVI offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes a culture that values collaboration and professional growth.