CVICU Advanced Practice Provider in Augusta, GA Wellstar Health System

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar Health System is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in Augusta, GA. This APP will work in a high-acuity, fast-paced critical care environment, managing complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities :

Provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients in the CVICU, including post-operative cardiac surgery patients.

Collaborate closely with attending intensivists, surgeons, cardiologists, nursing staff, and ancillary support teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, care planning, and clinical documentation using the EMR system.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research efforts, and protocol development for cardiovascular critical care.

Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on cardiovascular conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.

Education :

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Licensure / Certification :

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia.

National board certification (ACNP or PA-C required; critical care certification preferred).

BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in critical care, cardiovascular ICU, or cardiothoracic surgery preferred.

New graduates with strong critical care backgrounds may be considered.

Why Join Wellstar Health System?

Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and CME allowance.

Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development.

A mission-driven organization committed to improving the health and well-being of the community.

Access to cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation and quality outcomes.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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