Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner

The Opportunity:

• Provide PRN weekend hospital coverage, working three 12-hour shifts, with occasional opportunities for weekday coverage based on hospital needs and APRN availability.
• Assist cardiovascular surgeons with patient rounding, assessment, documentation, and discharge planning.
• Accurately document all patient care encounters, including comprehensive assessments and progress notes.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate closely with both the CV Surgery APRN team and CVICU APRN team.
• Provide direct, comprehensive, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services to patients and their families within the scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Provide healthcare services within the Registered Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, adhering to Collaborative Practice Agreements with collaborating physicians.
• Work within a team of 5 Cardiovascular Surgeons and 5 APRNs.

• Current RNP and/or APN licensure in Arkansas.
• Completion of an accredited graduate program in nursing and preceptorship, including supporting documentation. Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certification (for in-patient setting) is preferred.
• Acute Care certification required
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number and DEA registration.
• Three to five years of clinical experience in cardiovascular services is preferred. One year experience in an APN Role preferred. 

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CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.