Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care, CTICU Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

About the Role

The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a valued member of the intensive care team, responsible for comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients. The APP coordinates care in an interprofessional environment, collaborates with medical/surgical specialty teams, and ensures adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines. This role contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including taking comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical exams, and diagnostic test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as:
  • Arterial line placement
  • Central line placement
  • Pulmonary artery catheter placement
  • Chest tube removal
  • Temporary epicardial pacing wires removal
  • Epidural catheter removal
  • External pacemaker application
  • Direct current cardioversion
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Intubation
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Interosseous access
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with attending or collaborating physicians.
• Documents and bills for direct care provided.
• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
• Engages in professional development, including continuing education and participation in professional organizations.
• Precepts students enrolled in advanced practice provider programs and facilitates learning for new team members.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and continuing education credits.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program and current or eligible licensure as a PA, or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) program and current or eligible licensure as an APRN, with one of the following certifications:
  • AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): For adult patients (13 years to death) in stable chronic disease or primary care settings.
  • FNP (Family NP): For patients across the lifespan (birth to death) in stable chronic disease or primary care settings.
• Preferred APRN certification: AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) for adult patients (13 years to death) who are acutely ill, unstable, or technologically dependent.
• Preferred experience: 2+ years as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with acute care training and/or cardiology experience.
• Assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician and reports directly to this physician.
• Required certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to the first day.

Skills

• Specialized clinical skills in critical care medicine.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary care teams.
• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (e.g., intubation, central line placement).
• Strong communication and collaboration in an interprofessional environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, research, and continuous learning.

Schedule

• Full-time, salaried/exempt position.
• 13-hour shifts (13 shifts per month), with >90% of shifts being nights.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, and sitting; frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36" to overhead up to 25 lbs.
• Good finger dexterity and ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Qualified physically for respirator use.
• Maintain 20/40 corrected vision.
• Work indoors in a latex-safe environment; infrequent exposure to dusty or confined spaces.

Entity: University Medical Associates (UMA). Cost Center: CC003541 COM ANES Critical Care CC.