Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary CVICU Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated nurse practitioner orphysician's assistant to join our cardiovascular intensive careunit (CVICU) team. The APP will provide advanced care and supportto critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgeryincluding management of mechanical circulatory support andheart/lung transplants. This a role that will allow you to practiceto the fullest extent of your scope and capabilities. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessments and physicalexams of patients with cardiovascular conditions aftercardiovascular surgery. Manage and coordinate care with amultidisciplinary team in the care-planning and management ofpost-operative cardiovascular surgery patients. Familiarity with andmanagement of vasoactive infusions including titration ofvasopressors and management of cardiogenic shock with inotropicinfusions. Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostictests. Provide critical care support including management ofmechanical ventilation and mechanical circulatory support(MCS). Responsible for bedside procedures including arterial lineplacement, central line placement, pigtail thoracostomy tubeplacement, and intubation. Minimum Qualifications Required Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State ofUtah. Preferred Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by yourdepartment or by privileging criteria. Utah State prescriptive privileges. Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing orequivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is currentlicensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certificationwhich requires the successful completion of a nationally accreditedexamination. UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers applyfor credentialing and privileging at the time of hire. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized accordingto CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Preferences Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN45091B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: 12, 13-hour shifts per month withsome night, weekend, and holiday requirements.No out-of-hospitalcall. Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: 107411.20 - 16483.20 Close Date: 8/18/2026 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr