ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR APRN OR PA-C
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Education
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Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Certification by a national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. BLS and ACLS certification required. Certified Physician Assistant candidates will also be considered.
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Experience
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Two year of experience as an RN or PA with a least one of those year in the ICU Cardiac & Vascular setting where post-operative hearts are recovered.
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Physical
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Advanced Cardiac & Vascular APRN or PA-C provides direct patient care services for complex critically ill adult patients in the ICU-CV setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the indicated surgeon, EP or Cardiologist. The APN or PA performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. The role contributes to excellence in patient care. The APRN or PA collaborates with the Intensivist and the Intensivist Program members to ensure coordination of care. This role is able to care for and provide consultation for advanced mechanical support such as ECMO, LVAD, IMPELLA etc.
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