Overview

Opportunities in the Cardiovascular ICU - AdventHealth Central Florida (Tampa)

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The APP would be expected to complete the following under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital:

Assess patients for changes in condition and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency care.

Procedures performed but not limited to: Chest Tubes, arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, airway management, and defibrillation

Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the cardiac transplant, VAD, MCS, and ECMO patient in the and CVICU's.

Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Details:

Ability to provide in-hospital coverage on a rotating shift basis.

14 (12-hour) shifts required per month

Predominantly days

Campus: AdventHealth Tampa

Experience and Requirements:

Experience as an APRN or PA in Critical Care, that are willing to learn CV side

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with Acute Care Certification (Required)

Board Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or AACN

Experience with transplant patients, L-VAD, Circulatory Assist Device, CABG's (highly preferred)

ECMO experience (highly preferred)

BLS, ACLS, CALS, FCCS, certifications or eligible

Benefits for working for AdventHealth

Relocation Assistance

Competitive salary with annual incentive and extra shift potential

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

CME allowance

Occurrence Based Malpractice

First day health insurance

Paid Leave days

Community Description

The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3.1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa which is the largest port in the state of Florida. Tampa is also home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You will also find other professional sports teams for baseball, hockey and major league soccer. When not at work or enjoying a night out locally you take a break on some of Florida's most popular shorelines, including Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park and Treasure Island are located less than an hour from downtown Tampa. Start your life-changing journey today!

Located in the city's uptown district, AdventHealth Tampa is a 626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and the surrounding counties. The hospital is a known leader in implementing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures and will soon open the Taneja Center for Surgery, a new six-story, state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower. It's also home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research for over 30 years. Other specialty services include 24-hour emergency care for adults and pediatrics, cardiovascular medicine, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing and sleep medicine.