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Cardiothoracic ICU Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Full‑Time | Advanced Practice Provider
East Jefferson General Hospital – LCMC Health
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Position Overview
We are seeking a full‑time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our highly specialized Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) at East Jefferson General Hospital.
Program Highlights
You’ll support a diverse and complex cardiac case mix with large mechanical support, including:
Open Heart Surgery
Heart and Lung Transplant
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
12 hour shifts Day/night rotation
In this role, you will function as an advanced clinician providing comprehensive, evidence‑based care to complex, critically ill cardiothoracic patients. You will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care across the continuum.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Decision‑Making
Assess acutely and critically ill patients, identifying urgent and emergent conditions
Analyze clinical data to recognize physiologic instability and guide treatment decisions
Formulate and implement plans of care for complex acute and chronic conditions
Clinical Interventions
Perform advanced therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges
Evaluate indications, contraindications, risks, benefits, and outcomes of interventions
Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition to optimize outcomes
Plan of Care Management
Evaluate, modify, and document care plans based on patient response
Coordinate transitions of care across levels and settings
Incorporate health promotion, injury prevention, and patient safety principles into all care plans
Education & Collaboration
Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and provider teams
Act as a consultant and collaborator within a multidisciplinary environment
Professional Development & Leadership
Participate in scholarly activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain all required competencies and pursue ongoing professional development
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for nurses, APPs, students, and other healthcare professionals
Patient Safety & Quality
Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
Speak up about safety concerns and participate in system‑based reporting
Share accountability for maintaining a culture of safe, high‑reliability care
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies
Licensure & Certification
Active, unrestricted Louisiana Acute NP or Physician Assistant license (or temporary permit)
Active DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance license
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification
Why East Jefferson General Hospital?
Highly respected CTICU with a strong team‑based culture
Opportunities to practice at the top of your license with meaningful clinical impact
Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and work‑life balance
Part of LCMC Health , a locally owned, community‑focused healthcare system
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