CT ICU Acute Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Lead

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Cardiothoracic ICU Lead - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

East Jefferson General Hospital | LCMC Health Metairie, Louisiana Full-Time | Leadership Advanced Practice Provider Role

Lead with Excellence. Care for the Most Complex Patients. Live Your Extraordinary.

At LCMC Health, we believe extraordinary care starts with extraordinary people. We value the expertise, compassion, leadership, and individuality our team members bring every day. That's why we've created an environment where Advanced Practice Providers are empowered to practice at the highest level, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families.

East Jefferson General Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our highly specialized Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) team. This unique opportunity combines advanced critical care practice with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to influence patient outcomes, mentor APP colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing success of a nationally recognized cardiothoracic program.

Program Highlights

As a CTICU Lead APP, you will care for patients across a complex cardiac and thoracic surgical population, including:

Open Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Lung Transplant
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Advanced Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Schedule:

Full-time
12-hour shifts
Day/Night rotation

Position Summary

The Cardiothoracic ICU Lead APP serves as an advanced clinician and leader responsible for delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care to acute and critically ill patients while supporting operational excellence within the APP team.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Lead APP provides guidance, mentorship, education, and support to fellow Advanced Practice Providers, helping ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care across the CTICU.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practice

Assess and manage complex acute, critical, and chronically ill cardiothoracic patients.
Identify urgent and emergent conditions through comprehensive clinical evaluation.
Analyze physiologic and diagnostic data to develop and implement treatment plans.
Perform advanced therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
Respond to changes in patient condition and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.

Care Coordination & Patient Management

Manage and document comprehensive plans of care.
Facilitate transitions between levels of care and healthcare settings.
Incorporate health promotion, injury prevention, and patient safety principles into patient care.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing teams, pharmacists, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to inpatient APPs.
Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of newly hired APPs.
Serve as a mentor and preceptor for APPs, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.
Support implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Educate APP colleagues and staff regarding policy updates and clinical best practices.

Education & Quality Improvement

Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and providers.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Champion patient safety by identifying opportunities to improve care delivery and reduce risk.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree required
Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program or
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of Advanced Practice experience in acute or critical care
Cardiothoracic ICU, cardiac surgery, critical care, or transplant experience strongly preferred
Previous leadership, preceptor, or mentoring experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

For Nurse Practitioners:

Active Louisiana RN License
Active Louisiana APRN License

For Physician Assistants:

Active Louisiana Physician Assistant License

Required for All Candidates:

Current DEA Registration
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) License
American Heart Association BLS Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Certification

Why Join East Jefferson General Hospital?

Practice in a high-acuity CTICU caring for some of the region's most complex patients.
Work alongside nationally recognized cardiac surgery, transplant, and critical care teams.
Lead and mentor a growing team of advanced practice providers.
Practice at the top of your license with meaningful autonomy and collaboration.
Enjoy the support of LCMC Health's people-first culture and commitment to professional development.
Make a direct impact on patient outcomes while advancing your leadership career.

Live Your Extraordinary at LCMC Health.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your leadership is empowered, and your work truly matters. Apply today to become the next Cardiothoracic ICU Lead Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at East Jefferson General Hospital.

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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