Medical ICU Advanced Practice Provider

About the role

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Providers to join the Medical Intensive Care Unit Team 3! As a part of Upstate’s APP Team development of the Medical ICU, the APP-led MICU team provides comprehensive 24/7 coverage to ICU and Stepdown patients throughout the Upstate Medical Center Downtown Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent Critical Care and Stepdown management for MICU patients
• Assess and evaluate patients, order and interpret laboratory tests & diagnostic studies, and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• Perform appropriate bedside procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, residents, fellows and all members of the health care team to ensure open communication and appropriate care coordination.
• Rotating shifts to include Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays
• As an APP, you will be an integral member of the MICU Team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant (or graduated from an accredited PA program) or eligible by time of appointment.
• Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a PA or NP.
• Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
• Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire)
• CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more of experience in a Critical Care APP role.
• 1 year or more of experience with Bedside procedures.

Schedule

Role requires 24/7 independent APP coverage. Including: Days, Nights, rotating Weekends, rotating Holidays, and future On