Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Team, NP/PA

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in the Cardiac Surgery Professional Services. This is a full-time position that promotes a work/life balance.   Position consists of  4 10hr shifts per week and every 3rd weekend. Responsibilities and duties for the cardiac surgery patient include: consultations, pre-operative assessments, post-op critical care, post-op step down care, daily progress notes, discharges, occasional admissions, removal of chest tubes/pacing wires/IABPs, and placement of central lines and arterial lines. Our ChristianaCare Cardiac Surgery program performs multiple procedures including CABG, Valve, Complex Aortic Surgeries, TAVR, Endografts, LVAD, and ECMOs.

Why ChristianaCare?

·         Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance

·         Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave

·         Opportunities for Career Growth

·         403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

·         Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
• One year of cardiac surgery experience preferred
• Licensure or license eligible in the state of Delaware
• Prescriptive authority required
• Apply for and receive DEA number to prescribe controlled substances
• ACLS required