CVICU Variable Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physican Assistant - Piedmont Atlanta

NONPF; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match program

Well-designed training program

Generous CME allowance

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians is seeking a Cardiac Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) for the CVICU at Piedmont Atlanta. This full-time role offers night shifts with a rotating schedule to days as needed, working in a top cardiology program with autonomous physician extenders.

The APP will perform vascular access, bedside ultrasound, ventilation management, and complex hemodynamics, supporting heart transplant and LVAD/ECMO patients in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program with current Georgia license.
• Graduate from a school of nursing with a Master’s in Nursing and Georgia NP license (if applying as NP).
• Preferred 3–5 years CVICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular access and line placements.
• Utilize bedside ultrasound for assessments.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and hemodynamics.
• Administer care for patients pre- and post cardiovascular surgery including heart transplant and LVAD/ECMO support.

Skills

Cardiac critical care

Vascular access

Bedside ultrasound

Mechanical ventilation

ECMO LVADs

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant program

Georgia PA license

Nurse Practitioner license (Georgia)

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

CVICU Variable Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physican Assistant - Piedmont Atlanta

Cardiac Critical Care Variable Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Overview:

Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI), located in the heart of Atlanta, is recruiting for Critical Care Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners. PHI's critical care extenders provide 24-hour, on-site coverage to high acuity patients while delivering the best care possible. This is a full-time position working primarily night shifts, and includes a rotating schedule from nights to days based on the unit's needs.

This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading cardiology programs. Come join our team of top critical care physicians in an autonomous environment where your skills and input are valued.

We are seeking knowledgeable, highly motivated, and dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who have a strong desire to work in a dynamic environment and excel in Cardiovascular Critical Care. Work with top critical care physicians in an autonomous environment where your skills and input are valued.

Responsibilities:

In this role:

You will become competent in a multitude of critical procedures and management strategies to include vascular access and line placements, bedside US, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamics, and complex mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and LVADs.

As a cardiovascular critical care APP, you will be part of a collaborative team who provide specialized care for patients pre and post cardiovascular surgery including heart transplantation, patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and other complex multi-organ problems.

Piedmont offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 401k with impressive employer match program
• Well-designed training program offered
• Generous CME allowance

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

PA: Graduate of a Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board

or

NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years' experience in the CVICU.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians