Physician Assistant/Acute Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic ICU

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full‑time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our highly specialized Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) at East Jefferson General Hospital. 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level