Advanced Practice Professional Critical Care
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Job Description
OurCriticalCareAdvanced Practice Professionals(APPs) are located across 3 of our Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Campuses in WinstonSalem Lexington and High Point and provide expert care in a variety of intensive care settings. Lexington is a small community hospital with a 16bed ICU and High Point another community hospital has a 24bed ICU. Our WinstonSalem campus offers specialized critical care across multiple subspecialties including Neuro ICU Medical ICU Medical Oncology ICU and Cardiothoracic ICU. ***APPs will be considered for positions at all campuses and credentialed at all Critical Care locations
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.
What We Have to Offer:
- CME Reimbursement:Receive up to $2500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
- Work/Life Balance:Enjoy a variable schedule of 36 shifts per quarter 50 days 6a6p) 50 nights 6p6a)
- Retirement:Up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions.
- Relocation Assistance:Enjoy up to $7500 in relocation assistance provided candidate meets eligibility requirements.
- 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 Critical Care APPs workincollaborationwithcriticalcareattending physicianstomanagepatients inSpecialty IntensiveCareUnits and 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. 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.
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
Full-Time
