Cardiac Surgery ICU Physician Assistant PA or Nurse Practitioner NP

UMMS Providers/Physicians; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center is offering a full-time position for a Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Towson, Maryland. The role involves managing pre and post-operative patients and requires specific certifications and a Master's Degree. This position offers a competitive hourly pay range and the opportunity to work in a top-ranked community hospital.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
• NP or PA License in Maryland required.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre and post-operative cardiac surgery patients.
• Implement care plans for acute and chronic health conditions in the Cardiac Surgery ICU.
• Perform procedures such as central line placement and intubation.

Skills

Critical care patient management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center (UMSJMC) , a member of the University of Maryland Medical System and located in Towson, Maryland, has an excellent, full-time opportunity available for a Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.

Job Specifics:
• Seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented NP/PA to work with a team of Cardiac Surgery ICU APPs and Cardiac Surgeons
• Applicants must have the ability to manage pre and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, diagnose patients and implement a plan of care for acute and chronic health conditions in the Cardiac Surgery ICU including management of fluid status, intra-aortic ballon pump management, hemodynamics, ventilator management, as well as procedures (central line placement, intubation, etc)
• 6 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
• 12 to 24-hour shifts available
• CMS 5 Star Hospital
• #1 Community Hospital in Maryland, US News and World Report

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)
• Physician Assistant (Required)
• Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (Required)
• NP or PA License in Maryland (Required)

Experience and Skills

• 0 - 1 year Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)
• 2 - 4 years Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Required Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $60-85.00/hr

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Tags: PA, PA-C, Phys Asst, APP, CC