Cardiothoracic Operating Room PA or APN

We are seeking a skilled and motivated  Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse  to join our dynamic  Cardiothoracic Surgery team . This role is primarily focused in the  Operating Room , supporting complex cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair / replacement, and other thoracic interventions.

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) functions in a medical support role to the physician in the provision of medical care, and works under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician. Appointment of PAs / APRN and the duties and responsibility approved for each appointee are governed by the pertinent sections of the Public Health Law; the Education Law; the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, Regulations of State of New Jersey; Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws; and policies, rules, regulations of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Department :  Cardiac Surgery

Location :   Englewood, NJ

Status :  Full-time

Shift :  Days with on-call shift requirement

Hours :  7a-5p

Job Essentials :

• OR experience as a PA / APN required; surgical assisting, open and / or endoscopic vein harvest, open and / or endoscopic radial artery harvest, suturing skills highly desirable.
• Assist in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including vein harvesting and first assist duties.
• Provide perioperative care including pre-op assessments, post-op management, and discharge planning.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Approaching a patient to elicit a detailed and accurate history, perform an appropriate physical examination, identify problems, record information and interpret and

present information to the supervising physician.

dressings.

the supervising physician.

patient progress notes, determining and implementing therapeutic plans jointly

with the supervising physician and compiling and recording pertinent narrative case summaries.

in a private home, nursing home, extended care facility or other setting,

including the review and monitoring of treatment and therapy plans.

Education Requirements :

License / Certification / Registry :

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses / incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources.

Minimum rate : $65.00