RN Nurse Practitioner PRN II

This role involves providing advanced critical care to ICU patients as an Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and managing life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest, and developing treatment plans that encompass ventilator management and advanced life support. Practitioners will perform procedures like intubation, line placements, chest tube insertion, and utilize complex monitoring systems such as ventilators, ECMO, and hemodynamic devices. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care, educate patients and families, and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations. Qualifications include a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing or Physician Assistant with specialization in Acute Care, active licensure in TN and MS, board certification, and preferred experience in critical care. Strong clinical, decision-making, and communication skills are essential for working effectively in fast-paced ICU environments, including CVICU and transplant units, with a focus on rapid assessment and intervention.