PRN - Physician Assistant/Acute Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic ICU

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

East Jefferson General Hospital – LCMC Health is seeking a PRN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their highly specialized Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). This role involves supporting a diverse and complex cardiac case mix with large mechanical support, including Open Heart Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs). The position offers 12-hour shifts with a day/night rotation. In this role, you will function as an advanced clinician providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to complex, critically ill cardiothoracic patients. You will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies
• Active, unrestricted Louisiana Acute NP or Physician Assistant license (or temporary permit)
• Active DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance license
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assess acutely and critically ill patients, identifying urgent and emergent conditions.
• Analyze clinical data to recognize physiologic instability and guide treatment decisions.
• Formulate and implement plans of care for complex acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform advanced therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
• Evaluate indications, contraindications, risks, benefits, and outcomes of interventions.
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition to optimize outcomes.
• Evaluate, modify, and document care plans based on patient response.
• Coordinate transitions of care across levels and settings.
• Incorporate health promotion, injury prevention, and patient safety principles into all care plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and provider teams.
• Act as a consultant and collaborator within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Participate in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain all required competencies and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for nurses, APPs, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Speak up about safety concerns and participate in system-based reporting.
• Share accountability for maintaining a culture of safe, high-reliability care.

Benefits

• Opportunities to practice at the top of your license with meaningful clinical impact
• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level