APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - J4 Cardiovascular ICU - .90 FTE (Rotating - 12 hrs)

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Stanford's Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. As part of the CVICU team, the APP will play a vital role in the management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients, providing high-quality care in a fast-paced and critical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in a cutting-edge clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Management: Provide comprehensive care to 4-6 post-cardiac surgery patients per shift in the CVICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. Manage patient care through rounding, formulating care plans, putting in orders, and adjusting treatment protocols as necessary. Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment, addressing complications or changes in condition promptly. Coordinate care with attending surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists as needed.
• Perform various procedures, including but not limited to: Central and Arterial lines Bedside echocardiography and ultrasound Bronchoscopies
• Documentation & Communication: Complete timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, procedure reports, and discharge summaries. Ensure clear and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient status, changes, and discharge planning.
• Team Collaboration: Precept and mentor APP Fellows in the Cardiac Surgery APP Fellowship program, providing guidance, feedback, and educational opportunities. Supervise and support student learners (nurse practitioner and physician assistant students) during clinical rotations. Work closely with attending surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to deliver optimal patient care in the CVICU.

Education Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Licenses and Certifications:

• NursingRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and
• NP - Nurse Practitioner and
• NPF - NP Furnishing Number and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.