JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: A-NP-70329
Profession: Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Lexington, KY
Service Setting: Inpatient/OR
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: Nov 12, 2026 – Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-7p day shift, plus night call 7p-7a; Weekend 24-hour shifts 7a-7a
Reason for Coverage: Down a physician assistant; need coverage while recruiting for an additional FTE

COVERAGE DATES

Nov 12, 2026 (7am) – Nov 15, 2026 (7am)
Nov 25, 2026 (7am) – Nov 30, 2026 (7am)
Dec 18, 2026 (7am) – Dec 28, 2026 (7am)
Jan 22, 2027 (7am) – Jan 25, 2027 (7am)
Jan 29, 2027 (7am) – Feb 02, 2027 (7am)
Feb 05, 2027 (7am) – Feb 08, 2027 (7am)
Ongoing dates TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries daily
Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resection)

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (must be credentialed at Saint Joseph Hospital)
Credentialing Timeline: 90-110 days

  REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  First assisting in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resections; vein harvest; chest tube placement; surgical CT.
  JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: Board Certification required
Licenses: Active KY License or willingness to obtain
DEA: Active DEA certification required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA
Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history preferred; availability at time of name clear

Duties & Responsibilities

First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resections
Perform vein harvest and chest tube placement
Manage telemetry and ICU patients
Take night call (7p-7a) and weekend 24-hour call duties
Conduct inpatient rounds and surgical procedures during weekend coverage