Advanced Practice Provider - CVICU (Full Time - 1.0 FTE)
About The Position
The Christ Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, team-centered Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its inpatient Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) service at the main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role provides care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including advanced heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock, in a high-acuity, collaborative environment. The APP works with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other APPs. The position is full-time, inpatient, and includes rotational day, night, and weekend coverage. New APPs are welcome; comprehensive onboarding and procedural training are provided.
Requirements
- DEA certification.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner certification verified by AACN, AANP, or ANCC.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current, valid license or registration from the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state board.
- For Nurse Practitioners: First Assist certification.
- For Physician Assistants: Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program with a Master's Degree.
- For Physician Assistants: Certification verified by NCCPA.
- For Physician Assistants: Current, valid license or registration from the State Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Certificate to prescribe from the State Medical Board of Ohio.
Nice To Haves
- Prior ICU or CVICU experience as an APP or RN.
- Strong interest in cardiovascular critical care and advanced heart therapies.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill CVICU patients, including patients with advanced heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock.
- Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including Impella, IABP, and VV and VA ECMO.
- Perform and interpret invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Insert and manage arterial lines, central venous catheters, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Perform endotracheal intubations.
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate transitions of care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- CME
- PTO
- Comprehensive onboarding and procedural training
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Job Type
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