University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) in Burlington, Vermont is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Critical Care (CVICU) team.
This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity ICU at Vermont's only academic medical center, working collaboratively with intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams.
What You'll Do
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Provide primary APP coverage for critically ill cardiovascular patients
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Perform advanced assessments, diagnoses, and delegated medical treatments
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Manage daily patient care, including treatment planning, discharge coordination, and patient/family education
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Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary CVICU team
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Participate in quality improvement, research, and academic education initiatives
Schedule
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1.0 FTE, full-time
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12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
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CVICU coverage 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
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Overnight coverage currently provided by attendings and residents
(Future APP night or swing shifts may be added as the service grows)
Experience & Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of critical care experience preferred
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Cardiovascular critical care experience strongly preferred
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ECMO experience highly desirable
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Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU environment
Education and Licensure
For the Nurse Practitioner:
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Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program with specialization in Acute Care or Critical Care.
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Current or eligible Vermont state licensure as an NP; National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
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BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
For the Physician Assistant:
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Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
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Current or eligible Vermont state licensure as PA; National certification as Physician Assistant (PA-C).
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BLS and ACLS certification required and DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
Why UVMMC?
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Vermont's only academic medical center
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High-acuity CVICU with complex, rewarding patient care
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APPs are fully integrated members of the care team
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Opportunities to participate in education, quality improvement, and research
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Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on excellence and growth
UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.
This is a bargaining union position.
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