PRN Advanced Practice Professional Critical Care
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Job Description
OurCriticalCareAdvanced PracticeProviders(APP)workincollaborationwithcriticalcareattending physicianstomanagepatients inSpecialty IntensiveCareUnits.
Responsibilitiesincludephysical assessmentandmanagementofabroad rangeofcritical illnesses;performingandassistingwithcommoncritical careprocedurestoinclude insertion of vascularcathetersforcentral venousaccessdialysisarterial line placement and monitoring endotrachealintubation.Clinicaldutiesencompass comprehensivecareofthecriticallyillpatient startingwithinitialresuscitationandmanagementcontinuing withthecoordinationofclinicalcarebetweenintensivistteamsandmultiple consultingteamscounseling patientsandtheirfamiliesonthedetails oftheirillness careanddecision makingprocessconcludingwithpatients/familypreparationfordischargefromtheICU.OurAPPsserveasleadersincollaboration andeducationforalldisciplinesoftheICUstaffincludingnursingrespiratorytherapy pharmacyphysicaltherapy andnutritionservices.
OurAPPcriticalcare servicesworkinparallel withACGMEaccreditedresidencyandfellowshiptrainingprograms with opportunitiesforcooperationandsharingofresourcesandeducation.
This position will be credentialed at the following Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Campuses: WinstonSalem Lexington and High Point campuses.
Candidatesmustpossess thefollowingQualifications:
- Graduation fromanaccredited Acute CareNP program or accredited PAProgram
- Licensedby theNC Board ofNursingorNC MedicalBoardofExaminers
- Excellentinterpersonalskills
- Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationsskills
- CurrentAmerican HeartAssoc.BLSandACLSPreviouscriticalcareexperienceispreferred.
What We Have to Offer:
- CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $2500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Work/Life Balance:Enjoy a variable schedule of 12 shifts a month.
- Retirement:Up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions.
- Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7500 in relocation assistance paid within the first 30 days of employment.
- Career Growth & Stability:Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability supported by a consistently high patient volume.
- A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolinas Piedmont Triad region boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails nationally acclaimed golf courses active arts communities tantalizing Southern cuisine and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.
Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:
Our APPs are leaders in collaboration and education working with ICU staff from nursing respiratory therapy pharmacy physical therapy and nutrition services. They also work alongside ACGMEaccredited residency and fellowship training programs offering opportunities for cooperation and shared education.
What Youll Do:
As a valued member of our healthcare team the PA/ACNP will play a key role in teamfocused patient care conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical/surgical settings. Responsibilities include:
- Using medical decisionmaking skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
- Collaborate with critical care physicians in Specialty Intensive Care Units.
- Perform physical assessments and manage a broad range of critical illnesses.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity preparation nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Conduct common critical care procedures:
- Insertion of central venous catheters
- Dialysis
- Arterial line placement and monitoring
- Endotracheal intubation
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
- Provide comprehensive care of critically ill patients including:
- Initial resuscitation and management
- Coordination of clinical care between intensivist and consulting teams
- Counseling patients and families on illness details care and decisionmaking processes
- Preparing patients and families for discharge from the ICU
- Collaborate with the medical team when needed for effective teambased care.
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects.
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
- Uphold AHWFB missions values and cultural commitment.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Masters Degree preferred
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License Certified by NCCPA
- Minimum of one year of experience in a critical care or urgent/emergent care environment
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Current BLS and ACLS
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:
- Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters Program Masters degree or higher required
- Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
- Board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
- Minimum of one year of experience in a critical care or urgent/emergent care environment
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Current BLS and ACLS
Where Youll Live:
The picturesque cities of North Carolinas Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Reports Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:
- Affordable Living: Enjoy a familyfriendly and affordable area with housing costs 31 below the national average.
- Great Schools: Access to topnotch educational institutions and highranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
- Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents where lively downtowns and familyorientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationallyrenowned integrated health system you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine elevate hope and advance healing for all.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
