Responsibilities

　　Our cardiovascular surgery NP/PA hospitalist work collaboratively with our surgeons, residents/fellows, nurses, and other staff to provide 24/7 coverage of acutely ill patients on the progressive care unit in the hospital. This role requires timely assessments, interventions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Patient and family education about recovery and disease process is also a crucial part of the health promotion for our patients.

　　We are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart care and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report! The patient population NP/PAs manage includes the pediatric and/or adult CV surgical patient heart and lung transplant, and VAD patients in the Progressive Care Units. Working in collaboration with talented surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, this diverse patient population provides you the opportunity to hone your skills in a specialty or for continuous learning as you care for these patients. Shifts are 13-hour day/night rotation with every third weekend and 2 holidays per year. The ability to pick your own schedule allows for valued off-time for personal pursuits, development, and life/work balance.

　　We pride ourselves in fostering a supportive, learning environment with a modifiable orientation schedule to give you the tools needed to succeed within a critical care environment. After orientation, there are abundant opportunities for continued professional growth within our large cardiovascular surgery team. Teaching with the education committee, publishing or performing research with the professional development committee, and/or participating in practice improvements within our team are all possibilities. Your leadership team and coworkers will encourage you to participate in education, research, and quality improvement to provide high level patient care. Ideal candidates would have a continuous desire to learn and develop as a cardiovascular surgery provider.

　　Qualifications

　　A minimum of a Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as an FNP, ANP or ACNP; or a doctorate prepared Nurse Practitioner; or

　　Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by the NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.

　　The NP PA must be eligible for DEA registration.

　　Internal candidates: Please submit resume, cover letter and your three most recent ePraisals in order to be considered for this position.

　　External candidates: Please submit resume, cover letter and two letters of reference in order to be considered for this position.

　　Exemption Status

　　Exempt

　　Compensation Detail

　　Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

　　Benefits Eligible

　　Yes

　　Schedule

　　Full Time

　　Hours/Pay Period

　　80

　　Schedule Details

　　13 hour shifts

　　Weekend Schedule

　　Every third weekend and two holidays per year. 2 holidays/year

　　International Assignment

　　No

　　Recruiter

　　Maddie Ecklund

　　Equal opportunity

　　As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.