NP/PA Acute CT

Work Shift: Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cardiovascular Surgical APP to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team as part of the Capital Health's Heart and Vascular Institute. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cardiovascular procedures and patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The APP will have the exciting opportunity to cover patient care across the entire inpatient spectrum while working in collaboration with both Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons. Serve as First Assist during both cardiac and vascular surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety. Collaborate with attending physicians to provide exceptional patient care on the General Floor and in the Surgical ICU; as well as the ability to independently evaluate all inpatient and Emergency Room consultations. Manage and monitor patients in the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit who have recently received either open surgical or percutaneous coronary intervention in collaboration with critical care attendings and physician colleagues from the general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology teams. Contribute to patient education and provide support to patients and their families. Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred. NJ Physician Assistant License. Experience in cardiothoracic surgery required. Nurse Practitioner Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner. One-year experience working with primary care management or acute care preferred. Advanced Practice Nurse - NJ License Experience in cardiothoracic surgery required. Other Mandatory Qualifications: Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one year of experience as surgical first assist and/or strong background in surgical critical care. Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) and open vein harvest techniques. Proficiency in placement of Central Venous Catheters, Arterial catheters, and Chest Tubes. -
•  Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing Occasional physical demands include: Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear Continuous physical demands include: Taste or Smell Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions. "Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."