Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the team in Mission Viejo, California.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Heart and Vascular Institute, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for supporting the cardiothoracic surgery program to meet the needs of patients, families, staff, and physicians. The NP or PA facilitates coordination of patient care and education while promoting appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care. This role functions as a clinical consultant and resource to staff and departments, assists with patient care, skills validation, and training, and participates in educational activities and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care and outcomes.

This role will work collaboratively with the surgeon and interdisciplinary care team to support safe perioperative care promoting optimal patient outcomes. The NP or PA will provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum, including pre-operative evaluation, post-operative management, patient and family education, discharge planning, and surgical support as applicable to training, certification, and credentialing.

• Full-time position
• 2+ years of experience as an NP or PA in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, critical care, or a related acute care setting is preferred
• Current knowledge of theory, techniques, and practices related to cardiothoracic surgery and perioperative patient care is preferred
• ACNP certification is required
• Compensation is $177,516 and $232,107 per year
• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above

Where You’ll Work

With two locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties and sub-specialties with an unparalleled standard of care. Recent enhancements to neuroscience, cardiovascular, maternity services and more ensure patients get access to the highest quality of care through Mission Hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities. Its continued dedication to service, compassion and quality health care has made Mission Hospital an essential caretaker of the South Orange County community for more than 60 years.

Where You’ll Live

Mission Viejo, one of the largest master-planned communities in the country, is in the Saddleback Valley of south Orange County, facing the Pacific Ocean to the west and high desert foothills to the east. Known for gorgeous homes built in harmony with the surrounding natural environment, the city features tree-lined streets, upscale shopping centers, the 125-acre Lake Mission Viejo, beautiful golf courses and hiking trails.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31128