Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (Bloomington Hospital) - Indiana University Health

Are you a skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in Cardiothoracic care? Join the prestigious IU Health Bloomington Hospital Cardiothoracic Program and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence. Our state-of-the-art facility, located at the Regional Academic Health Campus, has been operational for just 2 ½ years and is equipped with the latest technology to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment with 2 dedicated surgeons, surgical PAs and NP, and a comprehensive ambulatory clinic team. Our interdisciplinary approach and advanced procedures, including around 70 TAVR cases each year, set us apart in delivering superior outcomes. Join us at IU Health Bloomington and contribute to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care! 

Details:

• Full-time, Days, Monday-Friday (7:00am-4:00pm)
• Call shared equally between the APPs
  • Rotating weekend rounds when on call 

Responsibilities:

• Daily patient rounds (including CVICU), patient education, and discharge summaries
• Perform invasive procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube insertions, arterial lines
• Retrieve vascular tissue, including greater and lesser saphenous, veins, and radial arteries
• Endoscopic retrieval methods and involved in the industrial aspect of EVH
• First-assist on all cardiac/thoracic cases
• Knowledge of the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs, ventilator care, and artificial cardiac devices
• Helps manage the pre and post-surgical patients under the supervision of the surgeons in the operating room, inpatient and clinic setting. 

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified 
• Must hold either ACNP or PA certifications
• At least 2 years of CT Surgery experience required
  • Previous experience as a full assist in CT Surgery required
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting experience preferred 
  • Endoscopic radial artery harvesting experience preferred

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Community Overview

Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
• Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
• Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
• Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
• Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
• Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
• 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville

Client Overview

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians providers deliver care in 11 counties in South Central Indiana. The group covers a patient base of just under 500,000 and employs around 500 providers. The region is home to three hospitals and one ambulatory care center, and offers a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from cancer care to cardiovascular healthcare to women and children's services.

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians is part of Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S News & World Report). Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies.

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. 

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hospital Overview

The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.

At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.

Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.