Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lahey Hospital Medical Center, Burlington, MA


Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join established NP team cardiothoracic team.
- Department consists of four physicians and 8 advanced care providers.
- Currently perform 800 surgeries and see approximately 2,000 outpatients annually.
- Cardiac includes: aortic reconstruction, CABG, valves, TAVR/TEVAR, esophagus and thoracic
- The available position (s) are 1) non- operative (floor, ICU) and, 2) operative responsibilities include endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting all surgical procedures
- Additional responsibilities: preoperative patient evaluation, ICU and floor care, central line placement, chest tube placement and management in the outpatient setting.
- Qualified candidates will have at least two years of experience with cardiothoracic surgical services or in a surgical ICU.
- Prior first assistant experience, including strong endoscopic vein harvesting skills, is required.
- Established and experienced NP team with no associated residency program.
- Successful candidates must be proficient in all aspects of first assisting for major cardiac surgical procedures, endoscopic and open vein harvesting, radial artery harvesting, post-operative patient management and have proven leadership skills and/or experience with a high volume CT surgery program.




Shift: Variable 3 or 4 days per week, Full time.

OR call included in base salary. OR call cases compensated in addition to base.

ANCC certified- Must demonstrate and maintain credentialing and licensing requirements of Lahey and completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Lahey Health, a tertiary care, 317-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, and outpatient clinic, is a physician-led, multi-disciplinary group practice of over 500 physicians. Lahey is an academic affiliate of Tufts School of Medicine. We are located just outside Boston with easy access to excellent school systems and the cultural amenities of a world class city. We are a short drive to all the New England states with outdoor activities for every season.

Contact Information Interested candidates should forward resume to Kathryn.a.schnabel@lahey.org Senior Physician Recruiter at Lahey Health

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