Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Colorado Springs, CO

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Facility: UCHealth Cardiothoracic Surgery Department

• Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive, compassionate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, including preoperative assessments, perioperative management, and postoperative follow-up.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and serving as first assistant when needed.
• ICU and Ward Management: Oversee patient care in the CVICU, hospital floors, and outpatient clinics, ensuring optimal outcomes through diligent monitoring and evaluation.
• Clinic Responsibilities: Conduct two full-day clinics weekly, with flexibility to see additional patients as required.
• Operating Room Support: Rotate through OR coverage Monday through Friday, assisting in surgical procedures and patient stabilization.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals to develop and execute individualized care plans.
• Diagnostic Evaluation: Order, interpret, and assess laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests to inform clinical decisions.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and document personalized care plans, including medication management and follow-up strategies.
• Procedural Skills: Perform bedside procedures, such as venous harvesting and other interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prescribe medications and controlled substances in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing medical education to meet licensure, certification, and organizational requirements.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a high-pressure, dynamic clinical setting, demonstrating flexibility, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Independence: Function with autonomous clinical judgment under the supervision of cardiothoracic surgeons and physicians.

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  Education & Certification:
  
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing
  • Current Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado
  • Certification through AANP or ANCC as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certified in Acute Care or Family Practice (or relevant specialization)
  • BLS (AHA) certification
  • DEA registration
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  Experience:
  
  • Proven experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management required
  • Prior surgical assistance and bedside procedures preferred
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  VMS Certification Requirements:
  
  • Active certifications: AANP, ANCC, BLS (AHA), DEA, and board certification
  • Valid, unrestricted license to practice in Colorado

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
• Locum Support: Not accepting locum or locum-to-perm candidates.
• Clearance: UCHealth clears names system-wide for employment suitability.

• Salary: Competitive annual compensation ranging from $100,588 to $143,769, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Bonuses: Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses.
• Relocation: Available for qualifying candidates.
• Insurance & Retirement: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans; 403(b) with employer match; optional 457(b) plan.
• Additional Perks: Paid malpractice, CME allowance, paid PTO from day one, family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and employee discounts.