RN Nurse Practitioner PRN II

Role Overview: An Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced critical care to ICU patients, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose critical conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.Develop and implement treatment plans, including ventilator management and advanced life support.Order, interpret diagnostic tests like X-rays, ultrasounds, ABGs, and echocardiograms.Perform procedures such as central line placement, intubation, chest tube insertion, and cardioversion.Interpret complex monitoring data from ventilators, hemodynamic devices, and intracranial pressure monitors.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on disease management and recovery.Maintain accurate records complying with healthcare regulations. Qualifications & Skills: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP) or Physician Assistant with Acute Care specialization.Active NP or PA license in relevant states.Board certification as ACNP or related specialization.2-3 years of critical care experience preferred, with strong clinical skills in life support therapies.Excellent communication, decision-making, and critical thinking abilities. Work Environment: Cardiac ICU/Transplant or Critical Care units, with opportunities to see post-op cardiac, vascular, or thoracic patients. Fast-paced setting requiring rapid assessment and collaboration with cardiologists, pulmonologists, and other specialists, including coverage on days and weekends.