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: Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology, cardiac EP, cardiac surgery, or CVICU
Responsibilities
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
Initiate and modify treatment plans based on patient assessment and clinical findings
Implement evidence-based interventions for cardiac surgery patients
Collaborate with consulting services to implement clinical recommendations
Benefits
100% inpatient care in the CVICU
Opportunity to work independently under physician supervision
Collaborative practice environment with attending physicians and medical staff
Exposure to a broad range of cognitive and technical clinical skills in critical care and cardiac surgery
Full Job Description
Job Description
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
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
