Critical Care - Full-Time NP/PA

About the role

Includes Neonatal, critical care, emergency services and includes cardio-thoracic surgery. Patients are typically intubated on ventilators and/or have hemodynamic instability. The focus is on very invasive procedures and the hemodynamic management of very critical patients. Manages ventilator settings, vasopressors and solve complex clinical cases. Schedule includes a mixed rotation of shifts covering weekdays, nights, swing, holidays and weekends. (50%-90% of FTE Includes weekend and/or night coverage).

Responsibilities

• Rotating 13-hour shifts (7a-8p or 7p to 8a); this role will include at least 50%-night shift coverage in addition to weekends/holidays.
• If the appropriate candidate is interested, we are willing to accommodate either strictly nocturnist or weekender position if preferred
• NC licensure within 60 days of hire.
• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Setting with less than 5 years CVTS experience: Manages STS Database data collection pre and post-operatively.
• Performs clinic duties one day a week with assigned physician.
• Provides weeknight Call on a Q3 or Q4 rotation; weekend Call responsibilities on a Q3 or Q4 rotation.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an inpatient PA or Acute Care NP
• Nurse practitioners are required to have a master's degree or doctorate in nursing practice.
• Certification as an ACNP from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs are required.
• North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited ACNP or PA program.
• Post graduate ICU fellowship preferred.
• North Carolina license, North Carolina DEA, BLS and ACLS required.

Skills

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS required per policy guidelines; with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Benefits

Salary guarantee with Performance Incentive
Employer paid benefits
CME Allowance