APP, Cardiac CSICU/CCU, Per Diem

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

6d•Onsite

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, intervention and structural heart teams, and electrophysiologists. Depending on patient needs and in accordance with credentialing and privileging policies, the APP may perform invasive therapeutic procedures, including central venous line placement, 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 resource to healthcare team members using in-depth pathophysiologic and psychosocial knowledge. In conjunction with the intensivist and Director of CICU, the APP performs daily rounds on CICU patients and helps execute the prescribed treatment plan. The APP requests consultations as needed and stays informed of consulting actions. This is a per diem position at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey. The shift is day. The stated per diem hourly rate is $95.

Requirements

For the RN/APN pathway: RN and APN licensure in New Jersey and APN national certification.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: New Jersey licensure and national PA 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 and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate critically ill patients in collaboration with relevant cardiac and critical care specialists.
Perform invasive therapeutic procedures as appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with credentialing and privileging policies.
Lead codes and manage arrhythmias according to ACLS/CALS guidelines.
Manage ventilators, remove invasive lines, de-escalate medications, and facilitate transfers into and out of critical care units in collaboration with intensivists.
Facilitate communication among patients, family members, and the healthcare team.
Collaborate with nurses and managers to implement and evaluate holistic patient care.
Serve as a resource to healthcare team members, drawing on pathophysiologic and psychosocial knowledge.
Conduct daily rounds on CICU patients with the intensivist and Director of CICU and facilitate execution of the prescribed treatment plan.
Request consultations as needed and maintain awareness of consulting actions.
Serve on call and work weekends as required.

Benefits

Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
Group term life insurance and AD&D for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support.
Six 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.
Daycare discounts for various daycare facilities.