Critical Care - PA/NP - Full-Time

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • $59 - $89 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Critical Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position within the GCMG Intensivist Care department. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients, including performing assessments, procedures, writing prescriptions, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests. The position requires strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role also includes acting as a patient advocate and participating in practice meetings.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines; 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.
• Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Nurse Practitioner: License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
• Nurse Practitioner: Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
• Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Physician Assistant: Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.
• Physician Assistant: Master's Degree preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

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