APP, Cardiac CSICU/CCU, Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision—Full/Part Time

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts & Commuter

Disability coverage

Wellness time off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Daycare discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists and cardiac teams. Responsibilities include leading codes, managing arrhythmias, ventilator management, and coordinating transfers within the CICU.

Prerequisites include NJ RN/APN license with national certification or PA license with national certification; ACLS/BLS are required and

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS required.
• On call weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose medical conditions and plan/implement interventions for critically ill patients.
• Lead codes and manage arrhythmias per ACLS/CALS guidelines.
• Perform ventilator management and invasive line procedures when needed.
• Facilitate transfer of patients into and out of the CICU in collaboration with intensivists.
• Conduct daily rounds with the CICU team and coordinate with the Intensivist and CICU Director.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

On call

Education

NJ RN/APN license with national certification

PA license with national certification

Job description

Position Summary

The 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.

Position Summary

The 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.

Education

RN 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.

Experience

A 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.

Skills

ACLS and BLS required. Serves on call and weekends as required.

Salary

Per diem hourly rate $95/hour

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/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 Plans
• Supplemental 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 Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

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