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APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | CT Surgery

Sanford Health

Fargo, ND

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, Cardiovascular, Click Through Rate (CTR), Clinical Monitoring, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Surgical Procedures, Thoracic Surgery, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Wound Care
LOCATION
Fargo, ND
POSTED
18 days ago
**Careers With Purpose**

**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**

**Facility:** Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
**Location:** Fargo, ND
**Address:** 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Job Summary**

The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Working in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP plays a critical role in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, risk stratification, and patient education.

Participate in daily inpatient rounds, monitor clinical progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.

Perform procedures such as chest tube removal, wound care, central line removal, and suture/staple removal (as credentialed).

Manage post-op complications in collaboration with the attending surgeon.

Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, EKGs) and initiate appropriate interventions.

Facilitate discharge planning including medication reconciliation and patient teaching.

Serve as first or second assist in the operating room when required (if credentialed).

Coordinate care transitions between ICU, step-down, and medical-surgical units.

Provide handoffs to referring physicians and ensure follow-up continuity.

Conduct post-op follow-up visits in clinic, manage wound healing, monitor recovery, and address patient concerns.

Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, lifestyle modifications, and cardiac health.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Stay current with evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols in CVTS care.

**Qualifications**

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

1–3 years of experience in cardiovascular/thoracic surgery, critical care, or surgical specialties strongly preferred

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)

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+ Prefer Physician Assistant but open to Nurse Practitioner

+ Schedule: M - Fri

+ Weekends and Holiday coverage split evenly across department

+ Includes clinic, hospital, and OR

+ New graduates will be considered

+ Preferred procedural (first assist)

+ Position duties/responsibilities

+ Assist in clinic, hospital, and OR

+ Orders, seeing post-op pts, first assisting/taking vein

+ Prefer 1.0 FTE

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National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)

Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

**Benefits**

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0260741
**Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider
**Featured:** No
**Specialty:** Cardiovascular Surgery
**Visas Accepted:** N/A

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