Nurse Practitioner or PA - Cardiac First Assist
Company: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and
academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for
infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging
medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News &
World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and
therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching
hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the
regional pediatric referral center for Florida's west coast.
Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for
critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.
This position is responsible and accountable for health
stabilization, promotion and maintenance of acute and chronic
cardiac illness or injury under the supervision of a physician.
Physician Assistant’s (PA’s) are expected to participate in
evidenced based clinical practice, clinical research, and ongoing
innovative education and shared governance throughout the
organization. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Performs admission history
and physicals. Evaluates health condition of patient prior to
surgery. Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions. Orders
appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Formulates and
implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized
patients. 2. Assists surgeons in the OR by performing first assist
surgical duties. Insures all appropriate data is available for
review by the surgeon. Assists other OR personnel in the
positioning of the patient and proper prepping for the surgical
field. 3. Monitors transport of patient to CVICU or PICU as needed.
4. Participates in call rotation. Conducts daily hospital rounds.
Writes orders and progress notes. 5. Sees patients on assigned
clinic days. Performs and documents complete medical history and
physical exam of patients. Formulates a list of aliments from this
information, coupled with any available diagnostic tests and
imaging studies. Prepares preliminary therapeutic plan and presents
to attending physician for collaboration and approval of final
plan. 6. Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and
their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best
patient/family experience and advancing pediatric health throughout
the community we serve. 7. Ability to work as a team with the other
APPs and cover all cases when needed. Qualifications: • Clinical
Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Master's degree with a
Physician Assistant Certificate or Bachelor's of Science in
Physician Assistant with National Certification or Nurse
Practitioner with RNFA certification. • 3 years minimum experience
as a Surgical First Assist. • Current Florida State Licensure as a
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. • Current BLS and PALS.
• Ability to work as a team with the other APPs and cover all cases
when needed. What Awaits You? Affordable and comprehensive benefits
package. Flexible spending Accounts. Relocation Assistance for
those moving > 50 miles Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) 403(b)
Savings plan with match Free Parking Tuition Reimbursement to
further your studies Dependent Child Tuition for your children's
college tuition Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with
Healthy @Hopkins Authorization to Work in the United States:
Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be
considered for this position. Questions? Please email Patty
Ehrenfeld at pehrenf1@jhu.edu Salary Range: Minimum 50.51 per hour
- Maximum 78.28 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with
equity and experience for roles of similar scope and
responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0
amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening
calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held
between the candidate and any hiring authority. JHM prioritizes the
health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at
Hopkins! Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core
Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive
environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where
all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the
community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and
workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates
are drug-free workplace employers.
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