We are seeking a
Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) with extensive experience in cardiovascular intensive care. This provider will support the
Heart and Vascular Institute s Critical Care Unit (HVI CCU) , managing critically ill cardiac patients under the supervision of an intensivist.
This is a high-acuity environment involving advanced cardiac therapies and post-operative care of cardiac surgery and transplant patients.
Manage assigned patients in a 30-bed critical care unit
Perform daily rounds, assessments, order entry, and patient management
Handle admissions, post-operative care, and perform bedside procedures, including:
Arterial lines
Central lines
Swan-Ganz catheter
IABP removal
Manage patients on VA & VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant support
Collaborate closely with Intensivists and interdisciplinary care teams
Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR system
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC not accepted)
Board Certified in Critical Care
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac ICU or high-acuity critical care setting
Proficient in advanced procedures and managing devices such as ECMO and LVADs
ACLS and BLS certifications required
PALS not required
Three 13-hour shifts per week
Rotating day/night, weekend, and holiday coverage
Lunch breaks are unpaid and require clocking out
No guaranteed hours; overtime must be pre-approved