OverviewIn 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.#HECResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for this PRN role. The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will join our well established and cohesive surgical team.We are seeking a PA/NP with previous cardiac and thoracic surgery experience. Duties will include endoscopic vein harvest, cardiac surgery first assist, Robotic thoracic surgery bedside first assist, ICU/PCU/medical-surgical rounds.Practice details:
Full spectrum conventional cardiac and thoracic surgery (except VAD, ECMO and transplant)
Consistently achieve highest STS quality metrics – multiyear, multiple 3 Star
Low PA/NP and surgeon turnover
Hospital based – OR, ICU, PCU, surgical units
Single hospital practice
Traditional sternotomy based cardiac surgeries
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
All lung resection surgeries performed with DaVinci XI robot
Robotic foregut and esophagus
APP driven service – occasional general surgery resident rotations; no subspecialty specific residents of fellows
Requirements:
Current WA state license PA/NP (or ability to obtain)
Minimum 1 year cardiothoracic surgery as a PA/NP
Endoscopic vein harvest – required
Open radial harvest – desired, but willing to train
Robotic thoracic/cardiac surgery – desired, but willing to train
ICU patient management experience – ventilator, drips, etc.
CPR/BLS + ACLS – (or ability to obtain) - required
QualificationsSupport and demonstrate our Values of:Compassion
Care with listening, empathy and love
Accompany and comfort those in need of healing
Inclusion
Celebrate each person’s gifts and voice
Respect the dignity of all
Integrity
Inspire trust through honesty
Demonstrate courage in the face of inequity
Excellence
Serve with fullest passion, creativity and stewardship
Exceed expectations of others and ourselves
Collaboration
Commit to the power of working together
Build and nurture meaningful relationships
Pay Range$73.00 - $103.00 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
