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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - CVICU
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - CVICUAvento Health • Houston, TX, US
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - CVICU

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - CVICU

Avento Health • Houston, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Step into a world-class clinical environment dedicated to cardiac innovation, patient-centered care, and professional excellence. As a Heart Failure ICU Advanced Practice Provider (AGACNP or PA-C) , you will join a multidisciplinary team that manages critically ill patients with advanced cardiac conditions — including heart failure, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support.

This position is ideal for a high-performing clinician with strong critical-care expertise who is ready to grow within an advanced heart-failure and cardiac ICU program. You’ll collaborate with renowned physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and specialized nursing teams in one of the most advanced healthcare centers in Texas.

Schedule & Work Details

  • Full-time 12-hour night shifts (paid for 40 hours)
  • Rotating weekends and holidays
  • No on-call requirements
  • Credentialing process : approximately 2–3 months

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced patient assessment, diagnosis, and management for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients.
  • Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons to develop and execute evidence-based care plans.
  • Manage patients receiving advanced therapies, including :

    • VV / VA ECMO

  • LVAD and other mechanical circulatory support devices
  • Heart and lung transplant patients
  • Post-operative cardiac surgery care
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate therapies, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
  • Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, recovery, and long-term management.

    • Qualifications

  • Education :

    • Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (for NPs) or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (for PAs).

  • Licensure & Certification :

    • Active Texas RN and AGACNP license or Texas PA license with NCCPA certification.

  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
  • Experience :

    • Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical-care experience as an RN, NP, or PA.

  • Experience with heart-failure populations required (RN, NP, or PA), even from a mixed ICU.
  • Cardiology or cardiac surgery ICU experience preferred.
  • New NPs must have at least 2 years of prior critical-care RN experience.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

    • Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Train directly on advanced cardiac and mechanical support devices.
  • Collaborate with nationally recognized specialists in cardiology, critical care, and transplant.
  • Join a culture that emphasizes professional growth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and compassionate care.
  • Be part of a program that leads in innovation, education, and patient outcomes.
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