Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
University Medical Associates (UMA)
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Not specified; pyy grade health-33; rotating shift...
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12.5 hour rotating inpatient shifts
Night and weekend availability required
Chest tube placement and removal skills
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The University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery division in Charleston, South Carolina. This full-time position involves providing pre- and post-operative care for cardiac patients and entails a rotating schedule between inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Job Summary
The successful applicant will work full-time providing pre- and post-operative care for cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This position involves alternating roles between a step-down unit and an outpatient clinic, with potential travel to outreach clinics.
The role requires performing therapeutic procedures such as chest tube placement, arterial line insertion, and wound vac management under physician supervision.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Cardiothoracic Surgery division in Charleston, South Carolina. This full-time position involves providing pre- and post-operative care for cardiac patients and entails a rotating schedule between inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Salary
Not specified; Pay Grade Health-33; Rotating shift schedule
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12.5 hour rotating inpatient shifts
Night and weekend availability required
Chest tube placement and removal skills
Nice-to-have
Experience with robotic heart surgery
Enthusiastic team collaboration
Interest in precepting students
Key Requirements
Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program completion
Current APRN or PA license (AGACNP/ACNP preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
DHEC and DEA license applications prior to start date
Adult Gerontology Primary Care or Acute Care NP licensure