Nurse Practitioner or PA - CVSICU Extension Unit

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Baltimore, MD

68d • $58 - $90

About The Position

Join our esteemed team at Johns Hopkins Hospital as an Advanced Practice Provider on the Cardiovascular Surgical Team. We are working to open an extending 4 to 6 bed unit on an additional floor that will take care of ICU level cardiac surgery patients in order to accommodate the rapid growth of the Heart and Vascular Institute. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating future medical professionals. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join the Heart and Vascular Institute in taking care of pre and postoperative high acuity cardiac surgery patients. This full time position will consist of a model of providing comprehensive care of ICU level multiple units alongside ICU intensivists and cardiothoracic surgeons. These patients will be on a neighboring floor from the main base of the CVSICU but will be cared for by the same cardiothoracic surgeons and ICU intensivists. Due to a different location, these patients will be patients who are not requiring mechanical circulatory support.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant Certification from Accredited Program
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make autonomous decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred (not required) ICU and/or cardiac surgery clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients at an ICU level.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Perform invasive procedures, including but not limited to central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube removal and pacer wire removal.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their condition, treatment options, and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with ICU staff as well as the cardiology, pulmonology and cardiothoracic surgery teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees