ICU – Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP)/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery -Open Rank

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage critically ill patients on the cardiothoracic surgery services lines while in the ICU.
• This includes a detailed history, physical and a full chart review represented with appropriate documentation detailing an assessment and care plan daily or as needed with change in clinical status.
• Evaluate and manage patients with urgent or emergent complaints in conjunction with the surgical team and intensivist.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and initiate management plans for critically ill postoperative cardiac and thoracic patients.
• Independently manage ventilators, vasoactive medications, ECMO, and temporary mechanical circulatory devices under the supervision of CTICU intensivists or cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Perform procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management, IABP management, bronchoscopy and more (as credentialed).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and actively contribute to care planning and coordination.
• Monitor patients’ progress, interpret lab/imaging results, and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Document all assessments, procedures, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding care goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.
• Participate in research activities including the identification of patients appropriate for open clinical trials and facilitating their participation in clinical research.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
• Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participate in the application process and development of a Center of Excellence designation as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate collaboration, excellent communication, and teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Must be eligible for certification with independent prescriptive authority.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Prior APP experience in a CT ICU setting.
• 4 years work experience aligned with position requirements.