Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiac Surgery-PRN

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiac Surgery (PRN)

Location: Sinai Hospital, Maryland
Department: Division of Cardiac Surgery
Schedule: PRN | On-Call & As Needed Coverage

PRN Pay: $100.00

Position Summary:

Sinai Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) – to join our Cardiac Surgery team on a PRN basis. This position requires prior experience in cardiac surgery, including proficiency in endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting, first-assisting in cardiac surgical procedures, and comprehensive perioperative patient care. The APP will work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment providing care across the Operating Room, Inpatient Units, and Outpatient Clinic, with scheduled on-call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Perioperative Surgical Duties:

• First-assist in all cardiac surgical procedures.

• Perform endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting.

• Prepare harvested conduits and manage incision closure.

• Participate in preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and immediate postoperative care in the OR.

• Provide scheduled surgical OR call coverage.

Inpatient Care:

• Coordinate care for cardiac surgery inpatients.

• Perform comprehensive history and physical exams for all preoperative patients.

• Deliver daily postoperative management on the Open-Heart Step Down Unit (OHSD).

• Respond to cardiac surgery consults promptly.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons.

Outpatient Clinic Duties:

• Conduct preoperative and postoperative evaluations.

• Manage patients in the cardiac surgery outpatient clinic.

• Coordinate care transitions to referring providers and specialty services.

Call Coverage:

• Provide on-call coverage from home, including urgent consults, emergent surgical cases, and inpatient issues.

Professional Expectations:

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

• Maintain professionalism, clinical excellence, and adherence to hospital Mission and Vision.

• Comply with infection control, safety, and quality standards.

• Participate in ongoing education and professional development in cardiac surgery.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Current Maryland license as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (or eligibility to obtain).

• Certified by NCCPA (for PAs) or appropriate NP board certification.

• DEA registration and Maryland CDS license required.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required

Experience:

• Cardiac surgery experience required

  • Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting in cardiac surgery.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

At Sinai Hospital, you'll be part of a highly skilled cardiac surgery team delivering cutting-edge care in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside leading cardiac surgeons and expand your expertise in one of the most complex and rewarding areas of medicine.