Advanced Practice Provider - CVICU (0.5 FTE)
About The Position
The Christ Hospital is seeking a team-centered Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its inpatient Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) service at The Christ Hospital Main location in Cincinnati, Ohio. This part-time, 0.5 FTE position 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 to provide comprehensive care. New APPs are welcome; onboarding and procedural training are provided in hemodynamic monitoring, line and airway procedures, and mechanical circulatory support device management. The schedule rotates through day, night, and weekend shifts.
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: Physician Assistant 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
- 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, including those with advanced heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- CME
- PTO
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
