Physician Assistant /Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Davita Inc. • Portland, ME, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Summary

The Division of Congenital Cardiac Surgery at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a motivated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join their accomplished team. The congenital cardiac providers at MaineHealth provide the full spectrum of care for patients with congenital heart disease in Maine and beyond. This individual will be an integral member of a dynamic team that supports the only congenital cardiac surgical program in Northern New England with the pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative management of patients with congenital heart disease.

The program offers a collegial, constructive environment, conducive to career development, skill acquisition and academic growth. Research opportunities are available for qualified candidates. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Comprehensive congenital cardiac surgery postoperative care management
Surgical assistance in pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgeries
Participation in daily multidisciplinary surgical rounds in collaboration with the surgeon, ICU physicians and cardiologists
Preoperative consultation and patient education
Active involvement in nursing staff education
Bedside procedures such as removal of chest drains, pacing wires, and intracardiac lines
Participation in program quality assurance processes

Education, Experience and Certifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Eligible for Maine licensure
Prior congenital cardiac surgery experience preferred
At least 2 years of APP experience
Current BLS and PALS certification

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org.

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