Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Cardiovascular Critical Care NP/PA will manage a caseload of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions in a high acuity setting. You will exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes daily management as the primary team, discharge planning, patient education, staff education, and research/QI initiatives.

The APP will utilize advanced practice skills including advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care.

• NP:
  Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program with specialization in Acute Care or Critical Care. Must also have a current state licensure as an NP, National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP). BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
• PA:
  Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Must also have a current state licensure as PA, National certification as Physician Assistant (PA-C). BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular care and ECMO is highly desirable.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Ability to work in a critical care unit within an academic medical center.
• Requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting patients.
• Mental acuity to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care