Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care MICU

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the ICU team.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results to formulate and adjust treatment plans.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, and other ICU therapies.
• Perform invasive procedures as credentialed (e.g., central line placement, arterial lines, thoracentesis).
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a focus on acute or critical care.
• Licensure/Certification: Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state. Certification in Acute Care (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP).
• Experience: Minimum at least 3 years of ICU experience as an NP preferred. Hospital Medicine experience will be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in invasive procedures commonly performed in the ICU including Central Venous Catheter and Arterial Catheter placement, Hemodialysis Catheter Placement, Ventilator Management, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Chest Tube placement, and Endotracheal Intubation is a plus. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.