Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery - Contract at TalentBurst, Inc.

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery
Location: Philadelphia PA
Duration: 13 weeks to start
Shift: 39 hours/week
Schedule: Three 13 hour shifts that will rotate between days and nights.

• Morning shift is usually 6:30a-7:30p and night shift is 7:00p-8:00a
• They will schedule 2-3 weeks working one shift, then 2-3 weeks on opposite shift.
• Every Third Weekend required. We will try to be as flexible as possible.
• Overtime eligible if you pick up a 4th shift.
• Option: We will consider straight nights or two shifts per week.

The Heart and Vascular intensive care unit (HVICU) at *********** is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our health care delivery team. The HVICU is a 20 bed unit. We provide care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we provide a variety of mechanical support options to patients experiencing cardiogenic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Our team is composed of intensivists, anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers.

Summary:

The inpatient Cardiac Surgery service provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we manage patients pre-operatively and perform consultations for surgery. This is an onsite position located in Philadelphia. ******** has an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments including creating one of the first coronary care units in the US, and we continue to provide leading-edge care. Cardiac Surgery is high growth and high visibility service at ********.

The Nurse Practitioner contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.

The position of the advanced practice (AP) provider in the HVICU is that of leader, teacher, and care provider. In close partnership and collaboration with the intensivist and surgical physician groups we provide world class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization, complex aortic surgery, you will also be managing patients requiring mechanical support such as VAD's and ECMO. The AP is skilled at invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines and bronchoscopy. Working closely with physician providers at many levels we are an integral piece of a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant required
• Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
• AHA ACLS and CPR Required
• Critical Care and/or Cardiac Care experience is preferred

Mandatory Skills:

• HVICU (cardiac surgery ICU)
• Able to manage complex critically ill cardiac surgery patients.
• Able to manage patient with ECMO, impella, VAD
• Proficient in procedures: Bronchoscopy, central line, arterial line
• Able to manage advanced modes of mechanical ventilation

About the unit:

• Typical ratio currently is 1 to 8. GOAL is to get to 1 to 5
• HVICU highest acuity in the region.
• Procedures
• ECMO
• 20 bed unit, but it's a mixed unit. Usually about 14 patients. Goal is 3 APPs on day and 2 at night.

Work Environment:

• Team is a organized and experienced team; everyone has been here for 2 years or more

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