Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or PA | Cone Health Cardiac ICU

The advanced practice provider (APP) will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat critically ill patients in the Cardiac ICU. The APP will collaborate with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, and the Advanced Heart Failure service to provide high quality critical care medicine. Daily responsibilities include rounding in the ICU, recovering post operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients, consulting on critically ill patients across the health system, and bedside procedures including central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and endotracheal intubation.

We are a collaborative team of APPs and physicians offering a supportive environment, but also a significant level of autonomy for the experienced provider. Schedule for this position is rotating days / nights / weekends, more specifics available upon request.

Critical care experience preferred.

To learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact :

R.T. Then

Cone Health Physician Recruitment Consultant

RT.Then@ConeHealth.com

Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests / results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.

Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.

Educates patients and their family about high acuity care medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.

Performs high acuity care medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.

Identifies ways to improve high acuity patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

Required : Master Degree Nursing or Master Degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14, 2024 with a Bachelor Degree will have the Master Degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification.

EXPERIENCE : Required : None

Preferred : 3+ Years

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY / LISTING :

Required :

Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife or NP license OR NC PA license

Board Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PA's OR the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NP's OR the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers

IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavorial Health Advance Practice Provider

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.