APP Cardiovascular Critical Care
Apply NowCompany: University Health Network
Location: Burlington, VT 05401
Description:
Job Summary:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Cardiovascular Critical Care NP/PA will manage a caseload of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions in a high acuity setting. You will exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes daily management as the primary team, discharge planning, patient education, staff education, and research/QI initiatives. The APP will utilize advanced practice skills including advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care.
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge/Special Skills:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Cardiovascular Critical Care NP/PA will manage a caseload of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions in a high acuity setting. You will exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes daily management as the primary team, discharge planning, patient education, staff education, and research/QI initiatives. The APP will utilize advanced practice skills including advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive care.
Education:
- NP: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program with specialization in Acute Care or Critical Care.
- Must also have a current state licensure as an NP, National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
- BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
- PA: Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Must also have a current state licensure as PA, National certification as Physician Assistant (PA-C).
- BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred.
- Experience in cardiovascular care and ECMO is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Special Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- The role involves working in a critical care unit within an academic medical center.
- Requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting patients.
- Mental acuity to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions.