Clinical Assessment & Decision-Making
- Provide advanced patient assessment and evaluation for CVICU patients
- Develop differential diagnoses using clinical expertise and evidence-based practice
- Perform advanced clinical decision-making for complex cardiac surgery patients
- Manage 6-10 patients in the CVICU during assigned shifts
Treatment Planning & Implementation
- Initiate and modify treatment plans based on patient assessment and clinical findings
- Implement evidence-based interventions for cardiac surgery patients
- Perform invasive procedures in collaboration with attending Cardiac Surgeons and ICU attending staff
- Exercise independent clinical judgment within the scope of delegated authority
Collaboration & Consultation
- Collaborate with consulting services to implement clinical recommendations
- Work closely with attending physicians and medical staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Coordinate care across multiple specialties as needed for complex cases
Coverage & Scheduling
- Provide 100% inpatient care in the CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
- Cover patients in the Cardiovascular Surgery GPU (General Patient Unit) during night shift coverage
- Work independently under physician supervision and delegated prescriptive authority
- Perform clinical activities authorized under collaborative physician oversight
Clinical Scope
- Utilize a broad range of cognitive and technical clinical skills appropriate to critical care and cardiac surgery
- Practice with autonomy while maintaining collaborative relationships with the medical team
- Maintain clinical competency in advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and procedural skills
Required Qualifications
- Michigan licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Minimum 1 year ICU experience in an inpatient setting (new graduates with ICU experience considered)
- BLS, ACLS, DEA, and CALS certifications (CSL required for PAs)
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology, cardiac EP, cardiac surgery, or CVICU