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Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Job Description - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Id: A-NP-70329
  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Lexington, KY
  • Service Setting: Inpatient/OR
  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period: Nov 12, 2026 – Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-7p day shift, plus night call 7p-7a; Weekend 24-hour shifts 7a-7a
  • Reason for Coverage: Down a physician assistant; need coverage while recruiting for an additional FTE
COVERAGE DATES
  • Nov 12, 2026 (7am) – Nov 15, 2026 (7am)
  • Nov 25, 2026 (7am) – Nov 30, 2026 (7am)
  • Dec 18, 2026 (7am) – Dec 28, 2026 (7am)
  • Jan 22, 2027 (7am) – Jan 25, 2027 (7am)
  • Jan 29, 2027 (7am) – Feb 02, 2027 (7am)
  • Feb 05, 2027 (7am) – Feb 08, 2027 (7am)
  • Ongoing dates TBD
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries daily
  • Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resection)
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Epic
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (must be credentialed at Saint Joseph Hospital)
  • Credentialing Timeline: 90-110 days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
First assisting in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resections; vein harvest; chest tube placement; surgical CT.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certification required
  • Licenses: Active KY License or willingness to obtain
  • DEA: Active DEA certification required
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA
  • Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history preferred; availability at time of name clear
Duties & Responsibilities
  • First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resections
  • Perform vein harvest and chest tube placement
  • Manage telemetry and ICU patients
  • Take night call (7p-7a) and weekend 24-hour call duties
  • Conduct inpatient rounds and surgical procedures during weekend coverage
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