ACS APP Part Time - SICU

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

2d • $130,145 - $151,836 • Onsite

About The Position

The SICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive care for critically ill surgical patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves managing high-acuity patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring continuity of care across all phases of critical illness. Salary Range: $130,145- $151,836

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current NYS licensure and national certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; ATLS preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in critical care or surgical ICU preferred; new graduates with strong ICU training may be considered.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication, procedural, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily SICU rounds and actively participate in multidisciplinary discussions.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for critically ill patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures (e.g., arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis).
• Manage ventilators and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to emergent situations and provide rapid assessment and intervention.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding care plans and prognosis.
• Participate in hand-offs and care coordination meetings.
• Support education, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the SICU.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level