Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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 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.    

Education:   

• 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.

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 fast-paced, high-stress 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 high-stress situations and make critical decisions.