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Nashville, Tennessee

Advanced Practice Surgical First Assist - NP or PA - Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time NP/PA first assist in Cardiovascular OR. Variable shifts, call required. Academic medical center in Nashville.

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Surgical First Assist NP/PA – Cardiovascular OR in Nashville, Tennessee.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Affordable high quality health plan options
  • Dental and/or vision plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (flex PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
  • Short-long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Surgical First Assist NP/PA – Cardiovascular OR.

Key Responsibilities

The Surgical NP or PA performs first and second assist duties in the operating room while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include conducting pre-operative history and physical exams, managing patient care plans, and providing patient and family education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Tennessee license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with national certification. A minimum of one year of surgical experience is strongly preferred, with the role involving a hybrid model of ICU and OR responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical first assistCardiovascular surgeryPatient assessmentPhysical examinationClinical judgmentTechnical competencePatient educationElectronic health recordEvidence-based practiceInterpersonal communicationCollaborationCritical careSurgical interventionsDiagnostic proceduresPharmacologic interventions

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About VUMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
10,000+ employees
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Benefits & Perks

Affordable high quality health plan options
Dental and/or vision plan
403(b) retirement plan
Paid time off (flex PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Short-long term disability
Subsidized backup childcare

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