NP / Physician Assistant
About The Position
Highland Hospital is seeking a per diem advanced practice provider to support its growing ICU team. The role provides medical coverage in the ICU, including evaluation and management of patients covered by the critical care team. Providers pick up day or night shifts as needed and available, typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The ICU PA/NP reports to the ICU Medical Director for clinical and administrative issues pertaining to the ICU. The Chief of Medicine should be consulted on broader administrative issues. The attending critical care physician on service is available for consultation about specific patient-related problems, and the attending of record should be informed of any significant change in a patient’s clinical status.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved PA or NP program and nationally certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
- Two to five years of inpatient, ICU, or critical care PA/NP experience.
- Demonstrated autonomy and competency managing critically ill patients.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Ability to independently perform some invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating clinical services for acutely ill patients.
- ACLS certification.
- Stroke certification required within one year of hire.
- Proficiency in central venous and arterial access.
- Ability to manage and resuscitate unstable patients.
- Experience managing respiratory failure, including proficiency with standard modes of mechanical ventilation.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical coverage in the ICU.
- Evaluate and manage intensive care unit patients covered by the critical care team.
- Coordinate clinical services for acutely ill patients.
- Inform the attending of record of significant changes in a patient’s clinical status.
- Consult with the attending critical care physician regarding specific patient-related problems as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
