Cardiac ICU PA/NP: Critical Care Leader

Piedmont; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac Critical Care Service. You will provide direct clinical services for critically ill adults under physician supervision and collaborate on treatment plans.

Experience in ICU/Critical Care is preferred. The role involves arterial/central line management, CPR, and involvement in ECMO cannulations, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing clinical research.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA program.
• National Board Certification.
• Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by the State of Georgia with National Certification.
• ICU/Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients under physician supervision.
• Forms and implements treatment plans for acute illness in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Performs approved diagnostic/therapeutic procedures based on patient status.
• Manages arterial/central lines, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and IABP within credentialing standards.
• Performs CPR and administration of life-support drugs; assists with ECMO cannulations.
• Assesses patient status changes and initiates appropriate interventions to stabilize patients.
• Contributes to clinical research and education within the care standards.
• Serves as a clinical expert and educator to nursing staff and the healthcare team.

Skills

ICU/CC experience

Education

Masters or Bachelor's PA program

Georgia NP license with national certification

National Board Certification

Job description

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiac Critical Care Service. You will provide direct clinical services for critically ill adults under physician supervision and collaborate on treatment plans.

Experience in ICU/Critical Care is preferred. The role involves arterial/central line management, CPR, and involvement in ECMO cannulations, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing clinical research.