APP ( NP or PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Core
Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries in a high-acuity ICU setting, including aortic surgery, CABG, thoracic surgery, and valve surgery.
Role type
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Cardiothoracic Critical Care
Builds
Perioperative care continuum for cardiothoracic surgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiothoracic Surgery / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICU patient management, mechanical circulatory support device management (ECMO, IABP, LVAD, Impella, RVAD), procedural skills (bronchoscopy, central line placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management), diagnostic interpretation, emergency response, clinical decision-making
Preferred skills
Advanced Life Support certification, background in cardiothoracic surgery or critical care
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries, partner with physicians on mechanical circulatory support devices, perform ICU procedures, respond to critical and emergent situations, order and interpret diagnostic studies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC