Cardiac ICU PA: Critical Care Nights

Corewell Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discounts directory with deals on the:

Onsite parking

Health, dental, vision and Rx plans

On-demand pay program

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Dearborn, MI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Team within Cardiovascular Surgery. The APP will provide 24/7 coverage, manage ventilators and hemodynamics, and coordinate perioperative care from admission to discharge.

The role requires strong clinical expertise in shock, sepsis, respiratory and cardiac failure, and may involve procedures like central/arterial line placement and ultrasound.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a CVICU setting, preferred
• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients via interview, history, exam, and tests.
• Collaborates with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and tests per protocols.
• Determines eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests consultations to ensure quality patient care.
• Interprets studies and relays information to the physician.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Perioperative care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master’s in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Corewell Health in Dearborn, MI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Team within Cardiovascular Surgery. The APP will provide 24/7 coverage, manage ventilators and hemodynamics, and coordinate perioperative care from admission to discharge.

The role requires strong clinical expertise in shock, sepsis, respiratory and cardiac failure, and may involve procedures like central/arterial line placement and ultrasound.