Nurse Practitioner(NP) or Physician Assistant(PA)- CSICU-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
90 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
About the APP Role and Cardiac Surgical Services New Competitive Rates Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery/Heart Center Intensive Care Unit. The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, Intensivists, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeons and Intensivists updated as required. The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, Intensivists, and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. Serves as a role model for professional APP practice. Qualifications: APP-Cardiac Surgery Skills/Experience: Required Skills: Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and vasoactive medications Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, preferably Cardiac ICU Candidates with related experience (Trauma/ED, Inpatient Cardiology, Heart Failure practice) will be considered. Education: Master's Degree in NP or PA practice Licensure/certifications: Required for both NP & PA Under general supervision and direction of the Cardiac Surgeons and Heart Center Intensivists, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Massachusetts governing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the care of patients on the Cardiac Surgical Service, primarily those patients that are admitted to the Cardiac Surgery/Heart Center Intensive Care Unit. The APP will participate in daily rounds with nurses, other Advanced Practice staff, Intensivists, residents, and multidisciplinary caregivers; perform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participate in the development and implementation of care plans, coordinate tests and consultations, implement treatment plans, communicate with referring physicians, perform patient education, and prepare patients for discharge, all while keeping Surgeonsand Intensivistsupdated as required. The APP maintains open lines of communication between Cardiac Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nursing Staff, Cardiologists, Heart Failure team, Intensivists, and patients/families. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the medical staff and professional nurses toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.Serves as a role model for professional APP practice. Qualifications: APP-Cardiac Surgery Skills/Experience: Required Skills: Advanced knowledge of reading ECG, Radiology, and Laboratory data Basic understanding of ventilators, PA catheters, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and vasoactive medications Ability to function in a high intensity, complex unit within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication skills Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, preferably Cardiac ICU Candidates with related experience (Trauma/ED, Inpatient Cardiology, Heart Failure practice) will be considered. Education: Master's Degree in NP or PA practice Licensure/certifications: Required for both NP & PA Additional Job Description The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.