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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA Surgical CVICU Night Shift

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA Surgical CVICU Night Shift role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Located in Nashville, Tennessee. Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA Surgical CVICU Night Shift role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The CVICU is expanding and seeks Advanced Practice Providers in Cardiac Critical Care, including heart transplant capabilities. Organization

VHVI VUH Advanced Practice Inpatient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Job Summary

Our CVICU specializes in adult cardiac care, including general cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic, transplant, and vascular patients. The NP/PA provides care in critical care settings (surgical and medical ICUs) as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in their scope of practice. Responsibilities

Obtain and document health history; perform and document complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examinations, assessments, and plans of care. Collaborate to provide healthcare services for primary, acute, and complex care; identify expected outcomes for diagnoses. Order, perform, interpret, and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures. Form differential diagnoses and treat acute and chronic conditions. Prescribe therapeutic interventions (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical) to achieve outcomes. Utilize evidence-based practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiate referrals and consultations; provide specialty-specific consultation as needed within scope of practice. Facilitate patient transitions between care settings (admitting, transferring, discharging). Qualifications

Licensure: Licensed Nurse Practitioner (TN) or Physician Assistant with appropriate national certification. Education: Master’s degree required. Experience: Prior CVICU experience or ICU experience preferred. Certification: AGACNP/ACNP (NP) or PA with critical care experience. Position Type: Full-Time Night Shift; three 13-hour shifts per week. Position Details

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for candidates with 1+ year of CCNP/CCPA experience (not applicable to current or recent VUMC staff; available for full-time positions). Department: CVICU within Vanderbilt Cardiovascular services. Our Nursing Philosophy and Benefits

We believe specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt’s mission of quality patient care, education, and research. Benefits include affordable health plans, dental/vision, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, disability coverage, backup childcare, and more. Vanderbilt Health is committed to equal opportunity and to fostering an inclusive environment. Core Accountabilities & Capabilities

Organizational Impact, Problem Solving, and Team Interaction; Professional development; effective communication; patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; safety and regulatory adherence; data-driven decision making; and fostering innovation. Other

Location: Nashville, TN. Salary range in listing was $100,000.00 – $115,000.00. This posting includes similar roles for visibility.

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