APP Cardiac Surgery ICU - GHR Healthcare : Job Details

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient Cardiac Surgery service at a prestigious academic hospital in Philadelphia. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-growth and high-visibility cardiac surgery program, recognized for its pioneering medical achievements, including the establishment of one of the first coronary care units in the U.S.

Job Details

• Setting: Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit – Hospital Medicine
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 13 hours [day & nights, rotating ] | 40 hours per week
• Duration: 26 Weeks

Job Requirements

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of PA
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required for NPs
• At least two years of Cardiac Critical Care experience
• ACLS
• DEA

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, and complex aortic surgeries.
• Pre-Operative Management: Conduct pre-operative assessments and consultations to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Intensive Care: Work in the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU), managing acutely ill patients requiring advanced cardiac support, including VADs and ECMO.
• Invasive Procedures: Perform essential invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with intensivists and surgical physician groups within a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class care.