Cardiothoracic ICU APP — Overnight Critical Care

Digital Creative; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 112,362 - 160,023; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

Vacation Days: 22 per year

Sick Days: 15 per year

Tuition Benefit: Access on all CU campuses

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Aurora, CO, to provide critical care management to postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients. Candidates must have a current license and experience in a CT ICU setting.

This position involves evaluating and managing critically ill patients, performing procedures, and participating in the development of care protocols. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a current license to practice and eligibility for prescriptive authority.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and ICU settings preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Perform procedures such as central line placements and arterial line insertions.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and patients about care plans.

Skills

Critical care management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of medical equipment

Ability to react calmly in emergencies

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Certification with independent prescriptive authority

Tools

Ventilators

ECMO

Bronchoscopy

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Aurora, CO, to provide critical care management to postoperative cardiothoracic surgical patients. Candidates must have a current license and experience in a CT ICU setting.

This position involves evaluating and managing critically ill patients, performing procedures, and participating in the development of care protocols. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.