APP, Cardiac CSICU/CCU, Per Diem

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to diagnose, intervene, and manage critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU. You will lead codes, manage arrhythmias, and perform invasive procedures in collaboration with intensivists and cardiologists.

ACLS and BLS are required, with NJ RN/APN or PA certifications. Per diem hourly rate is $95, and duties include daily rounds, transfers, and family communication.

Qualifications

• A valid NJ RN and APN license or PA license with NJ certification.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• CICU/Cardiac care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU.
• Perform/assist invasive procedures per credentialing policies.
• Lead codes and manage arrhythmias per ACLS/CALS guidance.
• Coordinate daily rounds with intensivists and CICU team.
• Facilitate transfers and consultations across services.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide holistic care.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Education

RN and APN licensed in New Jersey

PA national certification

Job description

Position SummaryThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, and evaluates critically ill patients in collaboration with Intensivist/Cardiac Surgeons/Cardiologists/Intervention/Structural Heart and Electrophysiologists. He/she may perform invasive therapeutic procedures (namely central venous lines, arterial lines, thoracotomy tubes, intubation) based on the needs of the specific patient population as determined collaboratively with the intensivist and as per credentialing and privileging policies. He/she will also lead CODES and manage arrhythmias per ACLS/CALS guidelines. He/she will perform ventilator management, invasive line removal, medication de-escalation, and facilitate transfer of patients into and out of the critical care units in collaboration with intensivists. The advanced practice provider will facilitate communication between patients and family members and the healthcare team. He/ she will collaborate with nurses and managers to implement and evaluate holistic patient care delivery and serve as a resource to members of the healthcare team to facilitate delivery by using an in-depth pathophysiologic and psychosocial knowledge base. The APP will also work in conjunction with the Intensivist and Director of CICU to perform daily rounds on CICU patients, facilitating execution of the prescribed treatment plan. The APP will request consultations as needed from other services and will maintain awareness of all consulting actions.EducationRN and APN licensed in the State of New Jersey. APN national certification required. Or Physician Assistant, licensed in the State of New Jersey. PA national certification required.ExperienceA minimum of one years of experience in cardiac surgery/coronary care unit or related cardiac specialties. Motivated new graduates with related experience will be considered.SkillsACLS and BLS required. Serves on call and weekends as required.SalaryPer diem hourly rate $95/hourJob LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesEEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.