Advanced Practice Provider, APP (Nights) - Cardiac Critical Care - ORMC

Position Summary

Department: Orlando Health Regional Medical Center - Critical Care Medicine

Location: Downtown Orlando


Status: Full-Time


Shift : Nights


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


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Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions

• 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

• 1-2 years of specialized CVICU, Cardiothoracic, or critical care experience