What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Surgery CTICU (Full Time) position at HACKENSACK UNIV. MEDICAL GROUP?
The Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides clinical oversight and management of the patients in the cardiac surgery intensive care unit delivering care for complex, critically ill patients in the CT ICU. Must have 2 years cardiac surgery experience. 1 week of nights and 1 weekend per month
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Master's degree.
2. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
3. 2 years experience as an APN in the critical care setting
4. Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
5. Competency in the skills listed above.
6. In collaborative agreement with physicians on staff- fulfills terms of collaborative agreement. :
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. Advance Practice Nurse License.
3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
5. Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.