Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner; Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant- Stanfor

Position

Advancing Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) – Cardiac Surgery – Stanford Health Care – Tri Valley – Day 12‑Hour and 8‑Hour shifts, with $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

• 6 or 12‑hour shifts and one 8‑hour shift each two‑week period.
• 2 or ½ day clinic when not in the OR.
• Rounding in ICU, Step‑Down Unit and TAVR days.
• 24/7 on‑call service split evenly among the team; call pay after 3‑6 months probation (see rates).

Base pay: $89.01 – $117.94 per hour. Call pay includes: $500 per weeknight every 2 weeks; $2,100 per weekend (Friday‑Sunday) every 9 weeks; $800 per holiday; additional differential for night, weekend hours.

• Serve as first or second assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Assist with positioning, draping, suturing and tissue handling.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment; set up and break down OR.
• Support minimally invasive procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to hospital policies.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for safe and efficient procedures.
• Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic and preventive care as needed.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic studies, administer medications, and obtain informed consent.
• Arrange admissions and discharges, complete appropriate paperwork, and coordinate outpatient care.
• Assist supervising physician in the operating room.

• Minimum 1 year operating‑room and clinical experience.
• Prior experience as a first or second assistant; EVH experience preferred.
• Current CPR and BLS certification.
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques and infection control.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Will consider NP if they have RNFA staff‑level credentials.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC‑PA (for PA applicants).
• State licensure as PA, or RNFA if applicable.
• DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and non‑discrimination in all its employment practices. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.