Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

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And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

** Benefits Highlights*
* + 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.

** 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, 4 Operative NP/PAs and 2 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 4 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.

_During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording.

The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps._

** Qualifications*
* ** _Two years of NP of 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.

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* Additional Qualifications:

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* + 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 3 performance appraisals.

** Exemption Status*
* Exempt

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

** Benefits Eligible*
* Yes

** Schedule*
* Full Time

** Hours/Pay Period*
* 80

** Schedule Details*
* Monday-Friday. On Call 1 in 4 weekends

** Weekend Schedule*
* On Call 1 in 4 weekends

** International Assignment*
* No

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