Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP or PA-C)
Avento HealthHouston, TX, US7 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionProvide advanced patient assessment, diagnosis, and management for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients. Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons to develop and execute evidence-based care plans. Manage patients receiving advanced therapies, including : LVAD and other mechanical circulatory support devices Heart and lung transplant patients Post-operative cardiac surgery care Order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate therapies, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and ensure accurate clinical documentation. Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, recovery, and long-term management. Education : Licensure & Certification : Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience : Experience with heart-failure populations required (RN, NP, or PA), even from a mixed ICU. Cardiology or cardiac surgery ICU experience preferred. New NPs must have at least 2 years of prior critical-care RN experience. Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Train directly on advanced cardiac and mechanical support devices. Collaborate with nationally recognized specialists in cardiology, critical care, and transplant. Join a culture that emphasizes professional growth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and compassionate care. Be part of a program that leads in innovation, education, and patient outcomes.
Job Description
Job Description
About the Opportunity
Step into a world-class clinical environment dedicated to cardiac innovation, patient-centered care, and professional excellence. As a Heart Failure ICU Advanced Practice Provider (AGACNP or PA-C) , you will join a multidisciplinary team that manages critically ill patients with advanced cardiac conditions — including heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support.
This position is ideal for a high-performing clinician with strong critical-care expertise who is ready to grow within an advanced heart-failure and cardiac ICU program. You’ll collaborate with renowned physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialized nursing teams in one of the most advanced healthcare centers in Texas.
Schedule & Work Details
- Full-time 12-hour night shifts (paid for 40 hours)
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- No on-call requirements
- Credentialing process : approximately 2–3 months
Key Responsibilities
VV / VA ECMO
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (for NPs) or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (for PAs).
Active Texas RN and AGACNP license or Texas PA license with NCCPA certification.
Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical-care experience as an RN, NP, or PA.
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