1068744 Cardiac Critical Care -PRN- Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job ID:

7411 STOP

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• PRN•Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner•

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Overview:

Advanced Practice Provider Cardiac Critical Care PRN Piedmont Atlanta Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI), located in the heart of Atlanta, is recruiting for Critical Care Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. This is a PRN opportunity. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of one of the nations leading cardiology programs, working alongside highly-respected physicians who value multidisciplinary teamwork and are proven leaders in their respective fields. PHIs critical care extenders provide 24-hour, on-site coverage to some of the highest acuity patients in the nation, treating and managing patients with coronary artery disease, advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, high risk percutaneous coronary interventions, arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, percutaneous valve interventions, temporary mechanical circulatory support including ECMO, and cardiothoracic surgery including transplant and ventricular-assist device implantation.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include: Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patients physician. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients clinical status Within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and intra-aortic balloon pump catheters. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols. Assists with ECPR and ECMO cannulations. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification

• -or•Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with

National Certification Experience:

ICU/Critical Care experience preferred

Business Unit :

Name:

Piedmont Heart Institute Phy Apply Now