Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery - Advanced Practice Practitioner - CVICU/Step Down

Job DescriptionICU/ Step down Advanced Practice Practitioner2 Years of Experience RequiredOpportunity to cross train in ORJoin a busy robust teamExcellent benefits and compensation package24-hour shift model Full-time opportunity available for a Cardiac Surgery ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.Job Specifics: Seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented NP/PA to work with a team of Cardiac Surgery ICU APPs and Cardiac Surgeons Applicants must have the ability to manage pre and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, diagnose patients and implement a plan of care for acute and chronic health conditions in the Cardiac Surgery ICU including management of fluid status, intra-aortic ballon pump management, hemodynamics, ventilator management, as well as procedures (central line placement, intubation, etc.) 6 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit 12 to 24-hour shifts available CMS 5 Star Hospital #1 Community Hospital in Maryland, US News and World Report EducationRequired Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.Masters Degree Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Required)BLS Certification (Required)Certification / Licensure / Registration/Experience ACLS Certification (Required)HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)Physician Assistant (Required)Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (Required)NP or PA License in Maryland (Required)0 1 year Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)2 4 years Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant (Preferred)