Need one more locum to assist with dayshift coverage and some rotating night shifts if interested in the cardiac ICU.

Day shift Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU

Night shift: Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU/Post-op Unit/ER – No outpatient calls

Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service

· Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred

No OT, any hours worked over scheduled shift will be paid at regular hourly rate

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

*Active PA License

*Required Procedures: Radial Art and Central Lines | No Surgical Experience Necessary

*Minimum Experience: 2+ years within the last 3 years

*NP or PA

SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION

*Night Coverage | 7p – 7a

*Day Coverage | 7a - 7p

Other Job Notes:

· Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service

· Actively co-manages critically ill post-op patients including ventilator management, initiation and management of

vasoactive medications, management of IABP/ECMO, arrhythmias, bleeding disorders, and other cardiac disorders

· Serves as a role model of professional practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise and evidence based practice

· Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytic tools

· Actively supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research and materials from professional

organizations

· Presents in a clinical setting

· Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.

· Leads teams to launch innovations in patient care

· Incorporates acceptable standards of practice as well as health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and

satisfaction of the patient experience

· Ability to articulate and translate patient’s condition to care providers

· Willingness to make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.

· Partners with patients to formulate a plan for care

· Support from a full range of specialists

· System-wide EPIC EMR

Professional Skills:

· Graduate of accredited CRNP program (must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP) or

accredited PA program

· Ability to work autonomously and think critically

· Three years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting preferred

· Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives and providers

· Adaptability and flexibility suited for working in a complex environment with multiple, changing priorities

· Ability to work with specialized equipment

· Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred

· Current ACLS certification

· Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care

· Team-oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes

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