APP HVI Critical Care

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides care and treatment to patients under the auspices of a designated physician through a collaborative practice agreement. Responsibilities include patient assessment, initiation and evaluation of diagnostic testing, documentation of physical findings, and formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patient's medical condition. In accordance with established collaborative practice agreement and evidence-based guidelines, the APP obtains health histories, performs physical examinations, identifies problems, establishes goals, and formulates comprehensive plans of care for patients and teaches preventive health measures. Functions as a facilitator to coordinate clinical care, educate patients and families, and support collaboration between various disciplines and agencies, as necessary. Additionally, the critical care APP applies in-depth knowledge, expert skill, and clinical judgement in the critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critical care/advanced heart failure patients including assessment, comprehensive evaluation, interpretation of diagnostic data, and coordination of patient plans of care as well as staff, patient, and caregiver education.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s clinical pathways (for appropriate area of practice) and applicable clinical policies and procedures.
• Initiates medical orders including, but not limited to, orders for prescribing and dispensing certain medications within the APP scope of practice as defined by applicable state law and established hospital protocols.
• Organize and prioritize clinical responsibilities to maximize time, efficiency, and productivity.
• Implements and evaluates progress toward goals for prescribed plan of care based on protocols/guidelines/pathways.
• Provides patient care information to staff and collaborates with primary care physicians about the patient’s progress.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities and community education.
• Maintain a safe work environment, which is conducive to and complies with all state, federal, and facility and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement with applicable physician(s).
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines, professional code of ethics and appropriate billing practices in executing role.
• Participate in the development, implementation, data collection and interpretation of clinical research studies and databases in area of specialty.
• Evaluates own educational needs and seeks to enhance knowledge base.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing with National Nurse Practitioner Certification in appropriate specialty area.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the state where work is being performed.
• Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a nurse practitioner.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state where work is being performed.
• Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a physician assistant.
• St. Elizabeth Medical Staff Membership & Privileges.
• DEA Certificate with prescribing/dispensing privileges in the state where work is being performed.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Qualifications

• For APRN, 5 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• For APRN, work as a registered nurse in a hospital critical care setting.
• For PA-C, at least two years of experience in a hospital critical care setting.

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced practice provider roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and clinical software.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular Scheduled Hours 40