Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery. Eau Clair

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The Cardiovascular surgery department in Northwest Wisconsin is a progressive, innovative thoracic, vascular and cardiac surgery practice. The practice consists of three surgeons, four operative NP/PAs and two non‑operative NP/PAs. Due to a retirement, the practice is recruiting for an operative NP/PA to maintain current staffing for this busy practice.

The current staffing model consists of four physician assistants who function primarily in the operating room (first assist, conduit harvesting) and inpatient (ICU/Step‑down rounds). The other individuals function in a nonsurgical role concentrating primarily on inpatient rounds and the outpatient clinic practice.

This position is an operative position and therefore the primary focus is acting as a first assist in the operating room for Cardiothoracic cases and coverage of both non‑ICU inpatient and surgical call. Secondary responsibilities include hospital rounds, consults/discharges on hospital patients, and postoperative clinic visits.

Two years of NP or PA experience preferred; motivated new graduates may be considered.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Masters‑prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current WI RN and APRN license and certification as an ACNP.

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the WI State Board of Medical Practice.

• Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required.
• RN First Assist certification recommended but not required.
• Candidates for this position are asked to attach two letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position, along with a letter of interest.
• Mayo Clinic employees are asked to attach their last three performance appraisals.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Full Time – Monday to Friday. On‑call 1 in 4 weekends.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Reasonable accommodations for application are available.