Advance Practice Provider, Cardiac Critical Care - ORMC, Downtown Orlando

Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, Physician Assistant, PAC, APP, Advanced Practice Provider

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiac ICU team at Orlando Regional Medical Center. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of complex cardiac conditions, including cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and cardiac surgery pre- and post-operative care. As an APP in our Cardiac ICU, you will play a crucial role in managing critically ill patients with severe cardiac conditions, delivering high-quality care, and supporting a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services for critically ill patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute cardiac conditions, including cardiogenic shock, MCS devices, LVAD, and ECMO.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Monitor and interpret diagnostic tests and data, including echocardiograms, lab results, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prescribes medication using evidence-based medicine and clinical judgement, manage vasopressors and inotropic support for critically ill patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the advanced heart failure, cardiology, and cardiac surgery teams.
• Perform procedures such as central line insertion, PAC insertion, arterial line placement, intubation, chest tubes, paracentesis, thoracentesis, etc.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to care planning and decision-making processes.
• Performs advanced cardiac life support.
• In a medical emergency, the nurse practitioner will act on behalf of the supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding patient status, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Stay current with advancements in cardiac critical care and integrate new knowledge into clinical practice.
• Embodies professionalism through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision making and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Nurse Practitioner MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing. Physician Assistant Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
• Licensure/Certification: Nurse Practitioner APRN license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board. Maintains current BLS certification. Physician Assistant Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida. Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.
• Experience: Critical Care experience preferred