CVICU APP

Company Description Emory University Hospital is part of a university-based regional healthcare system recognized for advanced, evidence-based patient care and academic excellence. As a Magnet accredited institution, the hospital is distinguished for nursing quality, professional practice, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Team members collaborate in an environment that supports innovation, interprofessional education, and research-driven care. Clinicians have access to leading-edge resources and development opportunities while contributing to high-quality outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Role Description The CVICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a full-time, on-site role based at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. This role provides advanced clinical care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management in collaboration with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary team. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient evaluations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing complex medication regimens and hemodynamic support, and participating in procedures within scope of practice. The APP will round in the CVICU, respond to changes in patient status, coordinate transitions of care, and contribute to evidence-based protocols and quality improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include educating patients and families, mentoring learners, documenting care clearly and accurately, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Nursing and Critical Care Nursing skills, with proven ability to manage acutely ill patients in an intensive care setting.
• Candidates should possess Cardiac Nursing and Cardiovascular Intensive Care skills focused on the care of post-operative cardiac surgery patients and advanced cardiac support therapies.
• Candidates should possess competency in Critical Care Medicine principles, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and evidence-based critical care interventions.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; current, unrestricted licensure and appropriate national certification as an APP.
• Experience in a CVICU, cardiothoracic ICU, or comparable high-acuity cardiac setting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with excellent communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development, including participation in continuing education and adherence to best practices.