• Job Reference Id:  ORD-213195-NP-KY
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  July 1 - August 31, 2026
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient; Outpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This 383-bed hospital in Northern Kentucky maintains a census between 25-40 patients regularly, with capacity reaching up to 50 patients during peak periods. The facility typically schedules 2-4 surgeries per physician daily across all weekdays and employs 3 Physician Associates who first assist in surgery and take call coverage, along with 3 additional APRNs who manage office patient visits Monday through Thursday each week.

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The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with 1 week per month of Monday through Thursday weeknight call from 5 PM to 7 AM as 2nd Call/Backup. The clinician will assist with cardiothoracic surgery procedures and vascular components, with limited rounding responsibilities. The role involves collaboration with 3 Physician Associates who provide first assist services and 3 APRNs who handle office consultations Monday through Thursday. All documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system for patient encounters and surgical procedures.

• Case Load/PPD:  2-4 surgeries per day
• Support Staff:  3 Physician Associates, 3 APRNs in office
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

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