Advanced Practice Nurse, Cardiac CSICU/CCU, Per Diem
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, and evaluates critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, interventional and structural heart specialists, and electrophysiologists. Depending on patient needs and applicable credentialing and privileging policies, the APP may perform invasive therapeutic procedures, including central venous line and arterial line placement, thoracotomy tube placement, and intubation. The APP leads codes, manages arrhythmias according to ACLS/CALS guidelines, manages ventilators, removes invasive lines, de-escalates medications, and facilitates patient transfers into and out of critical care units in collaboration with intensivists. The APP facilitates communication among patients, family members, and the healthcare team; collaborates with nurses and managers to implement and evaluate holistic patient care; and serves as a clinical resource using an in-depth pathophysiologic and psychosocial knowledge base. In conjunction with the Intensivist and Director of CICU, the APP participates in daily CICU rounds and helps carry out prescribed treatment plans. The APP requests consultations as needed and remains aware of consulting services’ actions.
Requirements
- RN and APN licensure in the State of New Jersey, with APN national certification; or Physician Assistant licensure in the State of New Jersey with PA national certification.
- At least one year of experience in a cardiac surgery/coronary care unit or related cardiac specialty; motivated new graduates with related experience will be considered.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose medical conditions and plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for critically ill patients in collaboration with relevant specialists.
- Perform invasive therapeutic procedures as needed and as permitted by credentialing and privileging policies.
- Lead codes and manage arrhythmias according to ACLS/CALS guidelines.
- Manage ventilators, remove invasive lines, and de-escalate medications.
- Facilitate patient transfers into and out of critical care units in collaboration with intensivists.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with nurses and managers to implement and evaluate holistic patient care.
- Serve as a resource to healthcare team members, applying pathophysiologic and psychosocial knowledge.
- Conduct daily CICU rounds with the Intensivist and Director of CICU and facilitate execution of prescribed treatment plans.
- Request consultations as needed and maintain awareness of consulting actions.
- Serve on call and work weekends as required.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (varies)
- Wellness Time Off
- Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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