Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Position Summary

The Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive clinical care to patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures. Working collaboratively with cardiac surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team, this role supports patients throughout the perioperative continuum, including preoperative evaluation, postoperative management, and ongoing inpatient care, with a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative evaluation and optimization for patients undergoing cardiac surgery


• Manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and step-down units


• Perform daily assessments, write orders, and develop care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons


• Monitor hemodynamics and manage postoperative issues includin...