Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Nocturnist-Cardiovascular ICU - Portland, ME

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist to join their innovative cardiac surgery program. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team of cardiac surgeons and advanced practice providers, delivering high-quality care in a cutting-edge environment. You will manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU, with opportunities for independent bedside procedures. If you are passionate about critical care and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plans

Continuing Education Support

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of critical care experience in a cardiac surgery setting.
• Successful completion of an accredited PA or NP program.

Responsibilities

• Manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU.
• Provide night coverage for cardiac patients in an adult ICU setting.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Cardiac Surgery Knowledge

Bedside Procedures

Patient Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Nocturnist with 3-5 years of critical care experience to work at Maine Medical Center providing night coverage for cardiac patients primarily in an adult ICU setting.

You will be joining a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Program which consists of 6 Cardiac Surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs with upwards of 1400 cases annually. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an exciting environment with a broad scope of practice.

The APP team works with a high level of autonomy supported by the Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists to provide a high level of care for this leading edge program. Cardiac surgery at Maine Medical Center is at the forefront of minimally invasive valve platforms, such as TAVR, as well as advanced heart failure treatments, including ECMO and VADs.

The primary focus of this role is managing postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU with the possibility of covering the step-down unit and intermediate care unit when needed. This is an inpatient-only position with the goal of obtaining full privileges to perform bedside procedures independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3-5 years of critical care experience, preferably in a Cardiac Surgery setting;
2. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred;
3. Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program;
4. Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure;
5. Current ACLS and BLS certification.

Additional Information:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter, at [e-mail].