Position Summary:
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Will admit all postoperative cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients who require critical care services, as well as patients from those services requiring heightened oversight in a 'step down' unit.
Anticipated initial census of 6-8 patients
2-4 ICU status
4-6 step down status
CVICU service to sign off when patients are deemed floor status.
Expected census to expand as surgical volume grows.
CVICU APPs will work 12-hour shifts, 6:30am - 6:30pm, and 6:30pm - 6:30am.
Advanced Practice Professional will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in Cardiovascular ICU Medicine. The APP will provide care of this patient population in collaboration with all members of the health care team. This position will be 100% inpatient with 100% Adult Case Load. ICU management/experience preferred (as an RN or APP), new graduates will be reviewed. NO FNP
The CVICU team's goal is to provide 24/7 in-house coverage for its own patients.
Clinic Information
Henry Ford Health Jackson
205 N East Ave Jackson, MI 49201
Independently evaluates patients in the hospital
Works closely with CVICU physicians, Surgeons, and Interventional Cardiology
Ordering/interpreting testing and lab results, modifying plan of care to address results
Provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient management
Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external team members and other healthcare providers
Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction
Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families, and health care professionals
Procedures - procedural lines, chest tubes, a-lines, etc.
Schedule - variable hours
Weekend requirement - yes, rotating coverage
Call requirement - No
OR Time - No
Duties & Responsibilities:
In collaboration with physician(s), APP will provide independent acute and/or routine medical care to a patients and families enrolled in Cardiovascular Medicine
Manages appropriate orders
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the setting
Creates progress notes in EMR indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed
Provides health education to patients, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
May perform clinical research related to specific operations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures
Life support as required through privileging
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques issues, and approaches in area of expertise
Ability to communicate therapeutically with patients and families
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records
Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
Conditions of Employment
Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.
Successful credentialing process
Must maintain professional certification status and applicable state licensing
All offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging
GENERAL SUMMARY: The NP/PA-Critical Care/ICU will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary critical care unit. The NP/PA-Critical Care/ICU will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to critically ill patients and their families. Provides inpatient medical care for critically ill patients requiring ICU level of care. Works in collaboration with intensivist physicians, attending physicians, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing OR Bachelor's degree or Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program minimum. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current state license as a Registered Nurse. Current ACLS/BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required. OR Michigan licensure and continued certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current ACLS/BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Training
- NP - Completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner training program
OR
PA - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program
Continuing Education
Applicant must have sufficient education credits to maintain licensure as required by the applicable State of Michigan licensing board
Certification
NP - Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
PA - Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Other
Michigan License, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)
ICU management/experience preferred
Qualifications:
Education/Training
a. NP - Completion of a NP training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the national League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
b. PA - Completion of a PA training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA)
Certification
a. NP - Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
b. PA - Certification by National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
Michigan Licensure
DEA/CSL as required through credentialin
