Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant
Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant
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Job Summary:
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 decisionmaking 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.
Education:
NP: Masters 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: Masters degree from an ARCPA accredited Physician Assistant program.
Must also have a current state licensure as PA National certification as Physician Assistant (PAC).
BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular care and ECMO is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Special Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work in a fastpaced highstress environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
The role involves working 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 highstress situations and make critical decisions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
