Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

PALM Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospital in Baltimore is hiring an experienced cardiac critical care intensivist nurse practitioner or physician assistant. This dynamic team needs someone to provide high-quality patient care in the Cardiac ICU, working day shifts with a focus on autonomy and teamwork. Candidates must have essential certifications and experience in perioperative cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in perioperative management of cardiac surgery patients.
• Minimum two years of experience in an intensive care unit setting.
• Active BLS/ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care in the Cardiac ICU and Surgical ICU.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team.

Skills

Patient Management

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Technical Expertise

Education

NCCPA Certification

AANC or AANP Certification

Maryland CDS License

DEA License

Job description

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We are hiring an experienced cardiac critical care intensivist nurse practitioner or physician assistant for a prestigious hospital in Baltimore, Maryland! This position will be working in both the Cardiac ICU and the Surgical ICU! Working 3 day shifts per week! 100% BASED IN ICU position!

Our group is truly a dynamic group whom works well with another, provides top notch patient care and are continuing to expand!The APP needs to be an experienced Cardiac / Surgical ICU candidate. Need a walk in the door ready candidate!

The Cardiac critical care team is a continuous, on-site service with expected work schedule of 3-4 days per week with no resident program. This is a day shift position. Our APPs are involved in all aspects of patient management with a significant degree of autonomy in the Cardiac ICU program that supports Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologist including: This is a cardiac ICU position that supports Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists.For cardiac surgery, this includes coverage for CABG/Valve patients, no VADs/Transplants, and there is no CVOR time available.For cardiology, coverage includes Acute MI, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, heart blocks, and arrhythmias.Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under the supervision of the cardiac intensivist, in accordance with state regulations.-

Demonstrates technical expertise by assisting physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.- Demonstrate teamwork by communicating effectively and working cooperatively with all members of the health care team.- Develop and implement care plans the includes initiating and prescribing medications.- Active BLS/ACLS certifications.

Requirements:-

Active NCCPA certification (for PA);

Active AANC or AANP certification (for NP)

Maryland CDS license and DEA license

Minimum two years of experience in perioperative management of cardiac surgery patients- Minimum two years in experience with intensive care unit patients

Procedures: arterial lines, central lines, and chest tubes

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