Physician Assistant

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, MD, United States Johns Hopkins HealthCare Full time
Job Posting: Physician Assistant II or Acute Care NP, RNFA - Cardiac Surgery OR

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH)

Position: Physician Assistant II, Acute Care NP, RNFA

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated experienced Physician Assistant II or ACNP, RNFA to join our specialty Cardiac Surgery OR team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and is looking to balance work with personal commitments.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled OR physician assistant/RNFA to join our cardiac surgery OR team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to partner with cardiac surgeons and OR Nursing staff.

Schedule:
  • Four ten-hour clinical shifts/week
  • On-call requirement during non-routine working hours to assist attending physicians in urgent and emergency procedures
Responsibilities:
  • Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and other complex cardiac surgeries
  • Perform tissue handling including making incisions, retracting, dissecting, tying, ligating, stapling, suturing and providing hemostasis
  • Perform chest closure, including chest wires when indicated. Routinely closes the leg and chest soft tissue layers. Assists in transporting the patient from the O.R. to the CVSICU/ PACU
  • Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass procedures and preparation of the vein for bypass
  • Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the radial artery during coronary artery bypass procedures and prepares radial artery for bypass
  • First or second assisting with cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, femoral access catheters (including IABP) or any other task of open-heart procedures
Requirements:
  • Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters or Doctorate in Nursing, Acute Care NP.
  • For Acute Care NP, certified as an RNFA.
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Cardiac Surgery OR experience, at least 2 years, required. Proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest (including arterial harvest) is required.

Salary Range: Minimum $0/hour - Maximum $0/hour. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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