Cardiac Surgery APP – Nonsurgical

Department/Unit: Surgery Thoracic Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiac surgery team, providing post-operative care on a step-down unit. This is a non-surgical role focused entirely on the management and recovery of patients following cardiac procedures. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekend, holiday, or ICU coverage. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive post-operative management for cardiac surgery patients in a step-down setting Perform daily patient assessments, including monitoring clinical status and recovery progress Manage medications, including titration and adjustments based on patient needs Coordinate care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams Address post-operative complications and initiate appropriate interventions Facilitate patient and family education related to recovery, medications, and discharge planning Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Qualifications Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner Board certification (ACNP, AGACNP, FNP, or related) Experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, or acute care preferred Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment Strong knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical care. Excellent clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here! Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​ Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.