PRN - Physician Assistant/Acute Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic ICU

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Cardiothoracic ICU Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

PRN | Advanced Practice Provider
East Jefferson General Hospital – LCMC Health

Live Your Extraordinary at LCMC Health

At LCMC Health, we believe you’re more than your title—you’re the experiences, compassion, curiosity, and dedication you bring with you every day. Those “little extras” are what make exceptional care possible, and they’re exactly what we value most.

We’ve intentionally built a culture that supports your growth, celebrates your individuality, and empowers you to practice at the top of your license. When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel it—in the teamwork, the purpose, and the pride we share in caring for our patients and community. Join us, and discover how easy it is to live your extraordinary.

Position Overview

We are seeking a PRN 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

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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