Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery TeamWe are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiac surgery team, providing post-operative care on a step-down unit. This is a non-surgical role focused entirely on the management and recovery of patients following cardiac procedures. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekend, holiday, or ICU coverage.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive post-operative management for cardiac surgery patients in a step-down setting
- Perform daily patient assessments, including monitoring clinical status and recovery progress
- Manage medications, including titration and adjustments based on patient needs
- Coordinate care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
- Address post-operative complications and initiate appropriate interventions
- Facilitate patient and family education related to recovery, medications, and discharge planning
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Qualifications:- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
- Board certification (ACNP, AGACNP, FNP, or related)
- Experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, or acute care preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical care.
Excellent clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.
Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:physicianrecruitment@amc.eduAlbany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
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