Cardiovascular Critical Care NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Lower Swatara Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for a Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in an inpatient CVICU setting. The role involves daily rounding, patient management, order entry, admissions, and post-operative management. Key responsibilities include managing VA & VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplants. The position also requires performing procedures such as arterial lines, central lines, swans, and IABP removal. The CVICU is a 30-bed unit within a Level I trauma facility and an academic teaching institution, with an average patient census of 8-12.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Cardiothoracic Surgery experience or equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Pennsylvania
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Pennsylvania
National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

Daily rounding
Patient management
Order entry
Admissions
Post-operative management
Management of VA & VV ECMO
Management of Impella
Management of LVAD
Management of Cardioac transplants
Procedures including arterial lines, central lines, swans, and IABP removal
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly