Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

• Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Two years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU (with procedure logs).
• Montana Nurse Practitioners must demonstrate completion of 6,240 hours of supervised practice under a collaborative agreement with a physician.
• Must have certificate of full independent practice authority from the state of Montana.
• Absolute Montana license and DEA preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the cardiothoracic surgeon, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, consultants and other hospital team members to deliver high quality, evidence-based critical care services.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement patient treatment plans.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice including central line and arterial line placement and intubation.
• Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
• Participate in goals of care discussions and family communication.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as determined.

Scheduling

ICU coverage is 12-hour day. Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider shifts are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., working in collaboration with Sound tele-ICU physician. Average of 15 shifts per month, modified block shift schedule.

Rewards And Compensation

• Annual salary, $200,000 plus based on 15 12-hour shifts per month.
• Full benefits offered.
• Commencement bonus paid in first paycheck.