Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Thoracic ICU

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides direct care to critical care patients, performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, evaluating treatment based on diagnostic results, and executing various therapeutic procedures like intubation and line placements. They coordinate specialty team involvement, direct the plan of care, ensure protocol adherence, and participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Requirements

Candidates must complete an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and be licensed or eligible for licensure, with specific APRN specializations (AGPNP/ANP/FNP preferred for new grads, AGACNP/ACNP preferred for acute care). Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, and 2+ years of relevant NP or PA-C experience, along with acute care or cardiology experience, is preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Professional certificate or licensure

Experience

2+ years of experience

Certifications

Key Skills