Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiac Surgery-PRN

Advanced Practice Provider
- Cardiac Surgery-PRN

• Department CARDIAC SURGERY
• Schedule
  - Shift
  - Hours PRN
  - As Needed
  - On Call

Location: Sinai Hospital, Maryland
Department: Division of Cardiac Surgery
Schedule: PRN | On-Call & As Needed Coverage

PRN Pay: $100.00

Sinai Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) –
Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) – to join our Cardiac Surgery team on a PRN basis
. This position requires prior experience in cardiac surgery
, including proficiency in endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting
, first-assisting in cardiac surgical procedures, and comprehensive perioperative patient care. The APP will work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment providing care across the Operating Room, Inpatient Units, and Outpatient Clinic
, with scheduled on-call responsibilities
.

First-assist in all cardiac surgical procedures
.

Perform endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
.

Prepare harvested conduits and manage incision closure.

Participate in preoperative preparation, intraoperative support
, and immediate postoperative care in the OR.

Provide scheduled surgical OR call coverage
.

Coordinate care for cardiac surgery inpatients
.

Perform comprehensive history and physical exams for all preoperative patients.

Deliver daily postoperative management on the Open-Heart Step Down Unit (OHSD).

Respond to cardiac surgery consults promptly.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons.

Conduct preoperative and postoperative evaluations
.

Manage patients in the cardiac surgery outpatient clinic
.

Coordinate care transitions to referring providers and specialty services.

Provide on-call coverage from home
, including urgent consults, emergent surgical cases, and inpatient issues.

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Maintain professionalism, clinical excellence, and adherence to hospital Mission and Vision
.

Comply with infection control, safety
, and quality standards.

Participate in ongoing education and professional development in cardiac surgery.

Current Maryland license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (or eligibility to obtain).

Certified by NCCPA (for PAs) or appropriate NP board certification
.

DEA registration and Maryland CDS license required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required

Cardiac surgery experience required

Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting in cardiac surgery
.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
.

Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

At Sinai Hospital, you'll be part of a highly skilled cardiac surgery team delivering cutting-edge care in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside leading cardiac surgeons and expand your expertise in one of the most complex and rewarding areas of medicine.