Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Hospital - St. Francis

Schedule:Full-Time

CME allowance of $1,500.00

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Join an established and esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgery team, offering a premier opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to thrive within a high-volume clinical environment backed by an expansive referral infrastructure and comprehensive national health network resources.
* Join an established team of 3 physicians and 2 APPs
* Call structure: 1:2 to be 1:3
* Practice setting: Surgical/Inpatient
* Access to top tier surgical equipment and support staff
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Advanced Collaborative Treatment: In partnership with our surgeons, provide direct, evidence-based treatment and ongoing management for complex acute and chronic cardiothoracic conditions. You will ensure seamless, coordinated care through timely referrals to specialists and community support systems.
* Specialized Clinical Assessment: Perform comprehensive patient histories, focused physical examinations, and adeptly order, execute, and interpret diagnostic studies crucial for effective cardiothoracic patient management. This includes pre-operative optimization, post-operative surveillance, and dedicated patient education.

About the Facility

• 429-Bed Hospital / Medical Center: The established 429-bed facility serves as an academic teaching hospital affiliated with KU.
• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma and Burn Center.
• Serving a Population: Committed to caring for a growing regional population of over 583,000 residents in the Wichita metro area.
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local credentialing office.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local credentialing office.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is strongly preferred.