Pulmonary Critical Care- Night- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in the management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to all ICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Masters degree in Acute Care Nursing, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.
2 years of ICU experience
Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP).
Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations

Responsibilities

Participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Function independently and as a team member.
Establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking.
Handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrate clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects.
Demonstrate a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care.
Reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
Use electronic medical records applications.
Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients.
Understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications.
Complete a Difficult Airway Course.
Maintain ACLS certification.
Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT of chest.
Perform daily rounds.
Handle new consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST.
Attend multidisciplinary rounds.
Attend and participate in at least one hospital committee.
Attend and participate in the Critical Care Center of Excellence.
Attend and participate in journal club and grand rounds.
Formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment, and plan for each patient.
Serve in the on-call pool for call-outs.
Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs, and care coordinators.
Maintain CME hours and state license/national recertification.
Participate in the education and onboarding of new hires and fellows
Check emails regularly and respond promptly when necessary.
Attend all staff meetings each year.
Maintain procedural skills with the Additional Duties form on file with the state.