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 growing inpatient cardiovascular critical care service in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at the main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including advanced heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock. The APP works in a high-acuity, collaborative environment with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and other APPs. New APPs are welcome, with comprehensive onboarding and procedural training provided.
Requirements
- DEA certification.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- For Certified Nurse Practitioners: Acute Care, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner certification verified by AACN, AANP, or ANCC; a current, valid license from the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state board; and First Assist certification.
- For Physician Assistants: Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program with a master's degree; PA certification verified by NCCPA; a current, valid license from the State Medical Board of Ohio or applicable state medical board; and a 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
- 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.
- Collaborate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate transitions of care.
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients with advanced heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- CME
- PTO
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Job Type
Full-time
