JOB SUMMARY — CTICU APP (Intensivist Led ICU) Tampa General Hospital, in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF), is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care APP team. This position is ideal for motivated individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. This role involves intensive care management supporting CTICU patients including heart and lung transplant patients, mechanical circulatory support devices, and providing care for an active Cardiogenic Shock program.
Tampa General Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a leader in advanced cardiothoracic and transpolant care, with ICU teams that are intensivist led to ensure comprehensive and high-quality care for critically ill patients. RESPONSIBILITIES — CTICU APPMultidisciplinary rounds and primary management of CTICU patients in an intensivist led ICUPost-operative management including patient popultations: CABG, valve, heart and lung transplants, LVAD, ECMOProficient management of hemodynamic monitoring tools, ventilator management, rapid response and code participationProficient in ICU procedures including: placing a-lines, intubations, central lines, chest tubesRequests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols.
Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomesWorks autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problemsTECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESICU level critical thinking and decision-making skillCollaboration with Intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure, ECMO and transplant teamsAcademic Medical Center: mentor new APPs, residents, fellows and students on serviceDemonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocolsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably EpicAbility to multitask in a dynamic environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsOutstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities Qualifications - ExternalQUALIFICATIONSCurrent licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRNs. National certification is required for PAs. Experienced CTICU APP preferred.
ICU level APP experience required Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practic QUALIFICATIONSCurrent licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRNs. National certification is required for PAs.
Experienced CTICU APP preferred. ICU level APP experience required Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice.
