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Locum Tenens Opportunity: Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner Near Winston-Salem, NC (ASAP - Ongoing) Job ID: j-244631

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Cardiovascular Surgery for a locum tenens position near Winston-Salem, NC. This opportunity is ideal for an advanced practice provider looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves providing crucial cardiovascular care to a diverse patient population, ensuring high standards of patient outcomes during a period of department restructuring.

Position Details:

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice Setting:

  • Provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring a seamless continuum of care.
  • Participate in patient rounding, with responsibilities in both the hospital and clinic.

• Schedule & Availability:

  • Scheduled Hours: Average of 2 weekends per month, with 8 onsite hours per weekend.
  • Call Duties: First call responsibilities included as part of weekend coverage.

• Patient Care:

  • Deliver expert cardiovascular care, managing both scheduled and emergent cases.
  • Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Handle admissions and provide ongoing patient management during hospital stays.

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Required in Nurse Practitioner specialty.
• Licensure: Must hold an active North Carolina license.
• Certifications:
  • ACLS: Required
  • BLS: Required
• Experience: Previous cardiovascular surgery experience is highly preferred.
• Fellowship: Preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

• EMR Systems: Proficiency in Cerner and Athena systems required.
• Privileges: Provider will require hospital/surgery center privileges; temporary privileges are available.
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality cardiovascular care. The role requires a provider who is adaptable, skilled in managing complex cases, and capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.