About this role
The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will join the Cardiac Surgery Critical Care Department and work collaboratively with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac surgical procedures.
The APP is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiac surgery patients throughout their postoperative recovery. This role includes caring for patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Cardiac PACU, performing invasive bedside procedures, and participating in the management of critically ill patients recovering from open-heart surgery.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Evaluate and manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CVICU and Cardiac PACU.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and laboratory results.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and clinical protocols.
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Provide ongoing management of cardiac surgical critical care patients and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Perform bedside procedures, including: Arterial line placement
- Central venous catheter placement
- Chest tube insertion
- Suturing and wound management
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality initiatives, and patient safety efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Master's degree required.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of Cardiac Surgery Critical Care experience required.
- Experience managing postoperative cardiac surgery patients and performing arterial and central line placement preferred.
Licensure/Certifications
- Current New Jersey NP or PA license required.
- DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
- NCCPA certification and PANCE completion required for Physician Assistants.