Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant, CICU day/night

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are enhancing our Advanced Practice Provider team within a cutting-edge 44-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at our new Heart Center. We seek enthusiastic and diverse individuals to become part of our team in Boston. As a member of our group, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of Advanced Practice Providers, Attending Physicians, and Fellows. Your primary responsibility will be to care for critically ill cardiac patients both before and after surgery, as well as children with cardiac medical needs in the intensive care setting. Our comprehensive Orientation Program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to manage these complex cases and excel in our environment. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that prioritizes exceptional care for patients and their families, supported by the latest advancements in Pediatric Cardiac Research.

Primary Duties:

• Delivering care to infants, children, and adults with both congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Managing patients with acute and chronic cardiac diseases.
• Working alongside the CICU Attending physician to perform patient assessments, gather medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and identify health and developmental issues.
• Engaging in CICU medical rounds, which includes presenting clinical data, developing care plans, and adjusting treatment strategies for patients throughout your shift.
• Providing Pre and Post-Operative care for critically ill cardiac patients, which encompasses ventilator management, inotropic support, ECMO, CVVH, handling emergencies, and sedation adjustments.
• Learning procedures such as Intubation and Central line placements through both simulation training and real-time, hands-on experiences.
• Participating in a thorough Orientation Program with a designated preceptor, including simulation and didactic classes, as well as hands-on practice. You will also have access to in-person and virtual lectures from Heart Center specialists, along with recorded sessions on OpenPediatrics.
• Contributing to ongoing research initiatives and committees within the CICU.
• Providing consultation and educational support to staff, patients, and their families.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, with up to 50% night shifts, every third weekend, and some holidays, including major ones.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

• A graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a critical care RN, NP, or PA.
• A strong foundation in cardiopulmonary critical care medicine, with a focus on congenital cardiac conditions.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced cardiac intensive care environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with medical and surgical teams, staff, and trainees.

Licensure/Certifications:

• A valid license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

This position includes a competitive sign-on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your experience.

The stated salary range reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of posting. Any base salary offer will be influenced by your skills, experience, education, certifications, and various other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of a comprehensive benefits package that features flexible scheduling, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan assistance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension options, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes. Experience the rewards of passion and teamwork.