NP/PA Cardiology - CCU

Experience

At least three years of clinical working experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care background preferred. Ability to perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations. Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medication.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Trinity Health. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. Assumes responsibility of patient care as a first line provider to critically ill patients in CCU. Works in collaboration with attending cardiologists, intensivists, consultants, cardiology fellows, medical residents, APPs, nurses, and other members of the care team to provide patient care. Facilitates and oversees the care of all patients in CCU participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds on all patients. Coordinates and performs patient assessments, H&P's, admission orders, necessary testing, follow-up care, consults, and discharge planning. Prepares appropriate pre and post operative orders in consultation with the attending cardiologist. Manages post procedural care including appropriate response to complications. Manages various cardiac devices in collaboration with care team. Performs technical procedures as credentialed and authorized. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift. Assumes responsibility for professional growth by attending continuing education conferences, procedure and device in-services and unit educational offerings. Participates in hospital wide committees regarding cardiac services and/or process improvement. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.