Neurosurgery ICU Advanced Practice Provider

The Opportunity

We are hiring an APP in our NSICU at the Plaza. We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position. This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the Neuro Critical Care physicians. A positive attitude and working well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is crucial. ICU background is preferred, new grads will be considered. The level of autonomy increases with experience. The physicians expect to be highly engaged in patient care. The expectation is the APP will work towards being independently credentialed to place radial arterial lines. The APPs work closely with the Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and NSICU intensivist team, nursing staff and pharmacy.

Schedule

The schedule is 3 night shifts per week. Hours are from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some shifts are longer depending on how busy the unit is. Expectations are one weekend every three weeks but could require more due to staffing needs. Approximately two Holidays per year are expected. APP will cover the ICU 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be prepared to work undesirable shifts.

Work

Applicants must be accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations. They are responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data. They identify appropriate expected outcomes. They develop and implement a plan of care. They provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management. They provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients. They enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system. They use prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. They evaluate clients' progress in attaining expected outcomes. They conduct nursing research. They provide education to patient, family and nursing staff and case manage high risk patients.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Advanced Practice Provider (MO)
• Variety of Master's Degrees