Critical Care/High Acuity - NP/PA - Full-Time
About The Position
This is a full-time position for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in a Critical Care/High Acuity setting, specifically within a Cardiothoracic Surgery environment. The role involves providing advanced practice care to critically ill patients, managing complex medical histories, and performing procedures. The position requires night shifts and includes on-call responsibilities. The NP/PA will be responsible for patient assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and acting as a patient advocate. Additionally, the role involves managing the STS Database for data collection and performing clinic duties one day a week.
Requirements
- Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
- Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works.
- Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
- Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
- Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
- Less than 5 years CVTS experience
Nice To Haves
- ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.
Responsibilities
- Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
- Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
- Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
- Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
- Determines treatment plan for patient.
- Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
- Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
- Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.
- Manages STS Database data collection pre and post-operatively.
- Performs clinic duties one day a week with assigned physician.
- Provides weeknight Call on a Q3 or Q4 rotation; weekend Call responsibilities on a Q3 or Q4 rotation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
