CVICU Variable Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physican Assistant – Piedmont Atlanta

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiac Critical Care Variable Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI), located in the heart of Atlanta, is recruiting for Critical Care Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners. PHI’s critical care extenders provide 24-hour, on-site coverage to high acuity patients while delivering the best care possible. This is a full-time position working primarily night shifts, and includes a rotating schedule from nights to days based on the unit's needs. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation’s leading cardiology programs. Come join our team of top critical care physicians in an autonomous environment where your skills and input are valued. We are seeking knowledgeable, highly motivated, and dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who have a strong desire to work in a dynamic environment and excel in Cardiovascular Critical Care. Work with top critical care physicians in an autonomous environment where your skills and input are valued.

Requirements

PA: Graduate of a Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board
NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing

Nice To Haves

3-5 years’ experience in the CVICU.

Responsibilities

Become competent in a multitude of critical procedures and management strategies to include vascular access and line placements, bedside US, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamics, and complex mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and LVADs.
Provide specialized care for patients pre and post cardiovascular surgery including heart transplantation, patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and other complex multi-organ problems as part of a collaborative team.