CTICU NP/PA — Cardiac Critical Care Expert

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health, seeks a full‑time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic ICU. You will care for complex cardiac patients, including open heart surgery, heart/lung transplant, and VADs, in a high‑reliability CTICU.

Work with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered care, manage plans of care, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies
• Active, unrestricted Louisiana Acute NP or Physician Assistant license (or temporary permit)
• Active DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance license
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assess acutely and critically ill patients, identifying urgent and emergent conditions
• Analyze clinical data to recognize physiologic instability and guide treatment decisions
• Formulate and implement plans of care for complex acute and chronic conditions
• Perform advanced therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges
• Evaluate indications, contraindications, risks, benefits, and outcomes of interventions
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition to optimize outcomes
• Evaluate, modify, and document care plans based on patient response
• Coordinate transitions of care across levels and settings
• Incorporate health promotion, injury prevention, and patient safety principles into all care plans
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and provider teams
• Act as a consultant and collaborator within a multidisciplinary environment
• Participate in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain all required competencies and pursue ongoing professional development
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for nurses, APPs, students, and other healthcare professionals
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Speak up about safety concerns and participate in system‑based reporting
• Share accountability for maintaining a culture of safe, high‑reliability care

Job description

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health, seeks a full‑time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic ICU. You will care for complex cardiac patients, including open heart surgery, heart/lung transplant, and VADs, in a high‑reliability CTICU.

Work with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered care, manage plans of care, and mentor junior staff.