Cardiovascular OR Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (full-time) - Henry Ford Health Jackson

Location: 205 N East Ave Jackson, MI 49201

Inpatient/Outpatient: 75% inpatient, 25% outpatient.

Case Load: 100% Adult

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. The role involves working 8- or 10-hour shifts with 3-4 days in the cardiovascular operating room assisting cardiac and vascular surgeons-including vein harvesting-and 1-2 days in the outpatient clinic. This position focuses primarily on inpatient care with clinic rotation and includes call coverage. The APP will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care for cardiovascular postoperative patients requiring ICU-level monitoring. Candidates must be able to manage patients aged 18 and older. Prior OR experience such as RNFA or first assist and vein harvesting skills are preferred.

Procedures - Arterial Lines

Schedule - Full-Time. (4) 10-hour shifts, predominately inpatient with clinic rotation.

Weekend requirement - 1:4

Call requirement - Call Coverage as a 1:4 ratio.

OR Time - 3-4 Days in OR.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

* Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

* Supportive and collaborative work environment.

As a member of the healthcare team, is responsible for providing advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons. Clinical activities are authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily in the presence of a physician member of the medical staff. Prescriptive authority is a delegated privilege under the collaborating physician. Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients. Prepares and records patient histories, performs rounds and physical examinations, records discharge summaries, assists in all surgical procedures, performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively and formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients. Specific procedures within the specialty are individually credentialed, based on background training and experience. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelors Degree; completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant or Surgeon's Assistant program; Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA); and current basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS / ACLS) certification. Cardiothoracic and vascular critical care or surgical experience is preferred. Requires good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as organizational skills, familiarity with computers, and excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to react to crisis situations quickly and effectively using department protocols and guidelines.