Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery - Advanced Practice Practitioner - CVICU/Step Down

Job Description

ICU/ Step down Advanced Practice Practitioner

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• 2 Years of Experience Required
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• Opportunity to cross train in OR
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• Join a busy robust team
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• Excellent benefits and compensation package
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• 24-hour shift model
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Full-time opportunity available for a Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.
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\n     Seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented NP/PA to work with a team of Cardiac Surgery ICU APPs and Cardiac Surgeons
\n     Applicants must have the ability to manage pre and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, diagnose patients and implement a plan of care for acute and chronic health conditions in the Cardiac Surgery ICU including management of fluid status, intra-aortic ballon pump management, hemodynamics, ventilator management, as well as procedures (central line placement, intubation, etc.)

\n     6 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
\n     12 to 24-hour shifts available
\n     CMS 5 Star Hospital
\n     #1 Community Hospital in Maryland, US News and World Report

Education

Required Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

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• Masters Degree Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Required)
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• BLS Certification (Required)
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Certification / Licensure / Registration/Experience  

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• ACLS Certification (Required)
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• HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)
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• Physician Assistant (Required)
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• Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)
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• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (Required)
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• NP or PA License in Maryland (Required)
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• 0 1 year Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)
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• 2 4 years Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant (Preferred)
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