Job Information
Mayo Clinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery OR in Rochester, Minnesota
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
Our cardiovascular surgery OR NP/PA works primarily as a first assistant in our busy cardiovascular surgery practice. The NP/PA will work collaboratively with our surgeons, resident/fellows, nurses, and other staff to provide intraoperative care for our complex surgical patients. This role requires timely assessments, interventions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions before, during, and after surgical interventions. Pre-operative and post-operative patient and family education regarding recovery and disease process is also a crucial part of health promotion for our patients.
Position Details:
Join a growing NP/PA operative practice!
Dedicated time for first assist in operating room including focus on our growing minimally invasive/robotic cardiac surgery
Full scope of cardiovascular surgery practice
Operating room: 5 days per week
We are ranked among the Best Hospital for heart care and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report! 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
Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner. Current Minnesota RN license and certification as an FNP; Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferred. Prior RNFA program completion recommended for NP candidates.
Or
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and licensure as a PA by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
NP or PA with prior paid surgical assist experience required. Cardiac surgery and prior robotic/minimally invasive surgery experience strongly preferred.
The NP PA must be eligible for DEA registration.
Possess ability to work independently/autonomously and interdependently with other health care professionals. Have extensive patient assessment skills using diagnostic methods and instruments and possess ability to develop appropriate plan of care, modifying as indicated. Possess effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, families and members of health care team.
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
Monday - Friday daytime hours
Weekend Schedule
No weekends
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Recruiter
Madeline 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.