Job Description

Cardiac Surgery OR Lead Nurse Practitioner

About Johns Hopkins Hospital : We are committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing clinical research, and educating the next generation of medical professionals. As a member of our highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cardiac surgery patients and collaborate with leading experts in the field.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead and support our Cardiac OR team. In this full-time role, you will work closely with cardiac surgeons, OR nursing staff, and the clinical advanced practice manager to optimize workflow and enhance the clinical skills of the OR team.

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour clinical shifts per week, with administrative responsibilities
• On-call availability during non-routine hours to assist attending physicians with urgent and emergency procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care during complex cardiothoracic surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, and other advanced cardiac procedures.
• Perform tissue handling tasks, such as making incisions, retracting, dissecting, tying, ligating, stapling, suturing, and ensuring hemostasis during surgeries.
• Assist with chest closure procedures, including wiring and soft tissue closure, and support patient transport from the OR to the CVSICU/PACU.
• Perform endoscopic or open harvesting of saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery bypass procedures, ensuring appropriate preparation of vessels for grafting.
• First or second assist in procedures including cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, and femoral access catheter placement (including IABP).
• Collaborate with the surgical team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and continuous education.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and leader for other advanced practice providers, ensuring high standards of care and team coordination.

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland .
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in acute care, adult-gerontology, or cardiovascular nursing.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC , AACN , or other relevant certification).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing care for cardiac surgery patients, with expertise in endovascular vein and arterial harvest techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in clinical team management or mentoring.