Need one more locum to assist with dayshift coverage and some rotating night shifts if interested in the cardiac ICU.
Day shift Census of 6-10 patients on average in the CTICU
Night shift: Responsible for in-house overnight coverage of CTICU/Post-op Unit/ER No outpatient calls
Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
- Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
No OT, any hours worked over scheduled shift will be paid at regular hourly rate
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Active PA License
Required Procedures: Radial Art and Central Lines No Surgical Experience Necessary
Minimum Experience: 2+ years within the last 3 years
NP or PA
SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Night Coverage 7p 7a
Day Coverage 7a - 7p
Other Job Notes:
- Admissions and consultation of patients directed to the cardiac surgery service
- Actively co-manages critically ill post-op patients including ventilator management, initiation and management of
vasoactive medications, management of IABP/ECMO, arrhythmias, bleeding disorders, and other cardiac disorders
- Serves as a role model of professional practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise and evidence based practice
- Demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytic tools
- Actively supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research and materials from professional
organizations
- Presents in a clinical setting
- Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement.
- Leads teams to launch innovations in patient care
- Incorporates acceptable standards of practice as well as health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and
satisfaction of the patient experience
- Ability to articulate and translate patient s condition to care providers
- Willingness to make recommendations for changes in patient care and clinical practices.
- Partners with patients to formulate a plan for care
- Support from a full range of specialists
- System-wide EPIC EMR
Professional Skills:
- Graduate of accredited CRNP program (must be certified in one of the following: ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP) or
accredited PA program
- Ability to work autonomously and think critically
- Three years of experience working within an inpatient or critical care setting preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives and providers
- Adaptability and flexibility suited for working in a complex environment with multiple, changing priorities
- Ability to work with specialized equipment
- Experience in airway management, central and arterial line cannulation, and ultrasound preferred
- Current ACLS certification
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Team-oriented with ability to provide personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes