APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | CT Surgery
Fargo, ND
- Eligibility
- NPCardiovascular Surgery
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Posted Sep 12
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Voluntary benefits
- Company paid benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee perks
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Do you qualify?
- License
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.Preferred
What's around it?
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
The Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Working in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP plays a critical role in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, risk stratification, and patient education.
Participate in daily inpatient rounds, monitor clinical progress, and adjust care plans accordingly. Perform procedures such as chest tube removal, wound care, central line removal, and suture/staple removal (as credentialed). Manage post-op complications in collaboration with the attending surgeon.
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Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, EKGs) and initiate appropriate interventions. Facilitate discharge planning including medication reconciliation and patient teaching. Serve as first or second assist in the operating room when required (if credentialed).
Coordinate care transitions between ICU, step-down, and medical-surgical units. Provide handoffs to referring physicians and ensure follow-up continuity. Conduct post-op follow-up visits in clinic, manage wound healing, monitor recovery, and address patient concerns.
Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, lifestyle modifications, and cardiac health. Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical outcomes and patient safety. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Stay current with evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols in CVTS care.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.
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On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Worth asking
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- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?