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About the JobPosition Overview:We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a high-acuity Locum Tenens assignment . Reporting directly to the Cardiovascular Surgeon, the NP will manage adult and geriatric patients within a comprehensive Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery program. This role involves a blend of surgical coordination, inpatient rounding, and specialized critical care management.Schedule & Coverage:Duration: April - July (Specific dates TBD).Rotation: 10-11 days per month.Shift Pattern: Friday afternoon through the following full week and weekend (concluding Sunday evening or Monday AM).On-Call: Includes both Operating Room (OR) and ICU/CVICU call responsibilities.Clinical Responsibilities:Patient Management: Manage a daily census of 5-20 patients across adult and geriatric demographics.Inpatient Care: Lead daily rounding, coordination of care, and interpretation/ordering of diagnostic tests.Clinical Authority: Full prescriptive authority required to manage patient treatment plans.Technical Procedures: * Vein Harvesting: Proficiency required.Surgical Support: Retrieval of vascular tissues and surgical first-assisting are available but not strictly required.Collaboration: Act as a critical liaison between the Cardiovascular Surgeon and the multidisciplinary ICU/CVICU teams.Submission & Experience Requirements:Board Certification: Active ANCC or AANP certification is required.Experience: * Strong preference for Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery experience.Candidates with significant Critical Care experience will be considered.Strict Requirement: No new graduates; minimum of 1-2 years of specialty experience preferred.Licensure: Active Ohio (OH) State License is preferred (candidates willing to obtain a quick license may be considered).Certifications: Active AHA ACLS and COVID-19 vaccination are required.EMR: Proficiency in Epic is required.Compliance: A Self-Query NPDB report (dated within the last 30 days) is mandatory at the time of presentation.