Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner

7 days ago


Palo Alto, United States HealthEcareers - Client Full time
Job Description & Requirements
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant(NP)
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $200000.00 - $250000.00

Overview:
Stanford's Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. As part of the CVICU team, the APP will play a vital role in the management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients, providing high-quality care in a fast-paced and critical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in a cutting-edge clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care Management
Provide comprehensive care to 4-6 post-cardiac surgery patients per shift in the CVICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. Manage patient care through rounding, formulating care plans, putting in orders, and adjusting treatment protocols as necessary. Monitor patients’ progress and response to treatment, addressing complications or changes in condition promptly. Coordinate care with attending surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists as needed.

  • Perform various procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Central and Arterial lines
  • Bedside echocardiography and ultrasound
  • Bronchoscopies


Documentation & Communication:

  • Complete timely and accurate documentation, including progress notes, procedure reports, and discharge summaries.
  • Ensure clear and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient status, changes, and discharge planning.


Team Collaboration:

  • Precept and mentor APP Fellows in the Cardiac Surgery APP Fellowship program, providing guidance, feedback, and educational opportunities.
  • Supervise and support student learners (nurse practitioner and physician assistant students) during clinical rotations.
  • Work closely with attending surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to deliver optimal patient care in the CVICU.


Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a NP or PA in Inpatient Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care, or CVICU

Facility Location
Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree-lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Nurse Practitioner, Np, Anp, Advanced Practice, Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Nursing , nurse-practitioner, nurse practitioner, NP

Compensation Information:
$200000.00 / Annually - $250000.00 / Annually



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