Jefferson Health
Cardiac Surgery APC- OR/First Assistant or NP/RNFA
Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3-5 years of CT Surgery experience; at least 2 years of first assist experience.
- Education
- Master’s degree
About the job
Provides advanced practice care for cardiac surgery patients in an acute-care hospital, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do
- Assess and manage acute and complex chronic conditions, including responding to patient status changes and emergencies.
- Collaborate on diagnoses, manage diagnostic testing, and formulate, implement, and modify plans of care.
- Document patient progress and coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree
- 3-5 years of CT Surgery experience
- At least 2 years of first assist experience
- National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA or Physician Assistant; BLS certification
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