Advanced Practice Provider - CVICU (Full Time - 1.0 FTE)

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at the main campus in Cincinnati, OH. This full‑time inpatient position involves day/night rotation and a collaborative, high-acuity cardiovascular critical care environment.

Applicants must hold NP or PA credentials with current Ohio licensure, plus DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications; experience in ICU/CVICU settings is preferred.

Formación

• DEA certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• NP or PA credentials and current, valid license in the state.
• First Assist certification for NP/PA is required where applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support (Impella, IABP, VV and VA ECMO).
• Perform and interpret invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Insert and manage arterial lines, central venous catheters, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
• Perform endotracheal intubations.
• Collaborate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate transitions of care.

Educación

Nurse Practitioner certification (ACNP/ANP/Family)

Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (PA-C)

Ohio nursing license / NP license

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Location: The Christ Hospital main campus - 2139 Auburn Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.

Position Type: Full-time, Inpatient, Day/night rotation

Position Description: The CVICU team in Cincinnati is seeking an enthusiastic, team-centered Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing inpatient cardiovascular critical care service. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, collaborative environment caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.

Responsibilities: The CVICU APP will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team of Intensivists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiologists, and other APPs to provide world-class comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with:

• Advanced heart failure
• Acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
• Cardiogenic shock

Key duties include:

• Managing patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support (Impella, IABP, VV and VA ECMO)
• Performing and interpreting invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Insertion and management of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and Swan-Ganz catheters
• Performing endotracheal intubations
• Collaborating in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinating transitions of care

Schedule

• Coverage includes day, night, and weekend shifts on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • DEA certification
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Education, License and Credentials required:
    • Certified Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner certification verified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Current, valid license (registration) by the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state board. NP must have First Assist certification.
    • Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's Degree Physician Assistant Certification (verified by the National Commission or the Certification of Physician Assistant – NCCPA. Current, valid license (registration) by the state Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board. Current Certificate to prescribe by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Preferred:
  • Prior ICU or CVICU experience as an APP or RN
  • Strong interest in cardiovascular critical care and advanced heart therapies

Training and Support

New APPs are welcome—comprehensive onboarding and procedural training are provided, including education in:

• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Line and airway procedures
• Mechanical circulatory support device management

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to develop advanced critical care skills
• Work alongside leaders in cardiovascular medicine and surgery
• Competitive salary, CME, PTO