AHMG Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit Cardiovascular Transplant & ECMO - APRN or PA

Overview

Opportunities in the Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit (Cardiovascular Transplant & ECMO unit). At Advent Health we believe it's about compassionate, lifelong, whole-person care. Start changing lives today by joining a healthcare system where we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Advent Health Cardiovascular Institute is the number one heart transplant group in the Southeast and has expanded its ECMO unit.

We are looking for PAs and APRNs who enjoy a challenge and have a passion for medical devices and complex patients to join our growing team. The APP would serve our patients by providing direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with cardiac or multi-system failure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess patients for changes in condition and institute appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency care.
• Procedures performed but not limited to: chest tubes, arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, airway management, and defibrillation.
• Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the cardiac transplant, VAD, MCS, and ECMO patients.
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Details:

• Shift coverage is for nights, which also includes weekends and holiday rotation.
• 5 PM to 5 AM (night)
• 14 (12-hour) shifts required per month

Experience and Requirements:

• Experience as an APRN or PA in Critical Care, willing to learn CV side
• Experience with transplant patients, LVAD, Circulatory Assist Device, CABGs (highly preferred)
• Experience in CICU or CVICU as an RN (highly preferred)
• ECMO experience (highly preferred)
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with Acute Care Certification (Required)
• Board Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or AACN
• BLS, ACLS, CALS, FCCS, certifications or eligible

Benefits:

• Generous sign on bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive salary with annual incentive and extra shift potential
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance
• Occurrence Based Malpractice
• First day health insurance with extremely low healthcare premiums
• Paid Leave days