Cardiovascular Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- UVM Health

Summary

University of Vermont Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Critical Care team at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC).

The Cardiovascular Critical Care NP/PA will manage a caseload of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions in a high acuity setting. They will exercise autonomous decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes daily management as the primary team, discharge planning, patient education, staff education, and research/QI initiatives. The APP will utilize advanced practice skills including advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. 

Schedule

This is a 1.0 FTE full-time position that will be scheduled to work 12-hour shifts (7am to 7pm) within a team that provides CV ICU coverage seven days a week (inclusive of weekends and holidays).  Overnight coverage is currently provided by attendings and residents, but there is an expectation that as service needs grow night or swing shifts for APPs may be introduced in the future.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred.

• Experience in cardiovascular care and ECMO is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Special Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• The role involves working in a critical care unit within an academic medical center.

• Requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting patients.

• Mental acuity to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions.

Education and Licensure

For the Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program with specialization in Acute Care or Critical Care.
• Current or eligible Vermont state licensure as an NP; National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.

For the Physician Assistant:

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible Vermont state licensure as PA; National certification as Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.

UVMMC and Burlington, Vermont

As the region’s only academic medical center, UVMMC offers a unique blend of advanced clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mission-driven academic engagement. APPs are integrated members of the care team and participate in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and program development that support the continued growth and excellence of health system.

Burlington and the surrounding region offer an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to the Lake Champlain waterfront, abundant four-season outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and biking, a vibrant arts and culture scene, strong schools and family friendly communities, and a thriving local food and farm-to-table environment. The area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States for its unique blend of natural beauty, safety, and community-oriented lifestyle.

UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.

This is a bargaining union position.

Located in Burlington, VT between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, the University of Vermont Medical Center provides a full range of tertiary-level inpatient and outpatient services and is the only Level I Trauma Center in the state.  We are the anchor hospital of the University of Vermont Health Network, an integrated academic health system that serves more than one million residents and employs more than 16,000 people across Vermont and Northern New York.