PA or NP - Critical Care

Advanced Practice Provider – Critical Care
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®, a member of Catholic Health, seeks a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary critical care team.

The APP provides comprehensive care for critically ill adults with complex, multisystem conditions across the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Medical ICU (MICU) and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). Our in-hospital, board-certified intensivist team provides supervision and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This opportunity combines direct patient care, advanced procedures and ongoing professional development through clinical education and simulation-based training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive health histories, perform physical examinations and document clinical findings.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and intensivists.

• Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic tests and specialty consultations.

• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within applicable licensure, scope of practice and hospital privileges.

• Monitor patients for changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions, including emergency stabilization.

• Perform approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on patient needs, training and privileges.

• Develop and maintain competency in procedures such as central venous, arterial, pulmonary artery and hemodialysis catheter placement; transvenous pacing; and PICC and midline placement, as applicable to the role.

• Participate in the care of patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, including Impella, LVAD and ECMO, according to training and privileges.

• Explain diagnoses, procedures and treatment plans to patients and families.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe, effective care and transitions between care settings.

• Participate in clinical education and simulation training to strengthen clinical judgment and procedural skills.

• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, research and regulatory initiatives.

• Support the education and development of APP students and new team members.

Qualifications

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; bachelor’s degree required.

• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.

• Current NCCPA certification.

• New graduates with relevant critical care electives or clinical experience may be considered.

Nurse Practitioners

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current New York State RN license and registration and NP certification.

• Current national acute care NP board certification appropriate to the adult patient population.

• New graduates with acute care NP certification may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications only from the AHA.

• DEA registration for providers with discharge responsibilities.

• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and evidence-based practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in the applicable provider discipline.

• At least one year of APP experience in a critical care setting.

• Experience with advanced procedures and mechanical circulatory support.

About St. Francis

Located in Roslyn, NY, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® provides specialized cardiovascular care alongside a broad range of medical and surgical services. Our team is committed to excellence, compassion and the professional growth of the healthcare providers who care for our community.