Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner-ICU (Full Time) (Experience Preferred)

Northwell • Glen Cove, NY

5d • $121,200 - $212,100

About The Position

Performs functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and evaluation of outcomes. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The role is in the ICU and is listed as full time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs (ARC-PA).
• Current New York State license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current BLS certification.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner program and national board certification in the specialty area.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway, a current New York State license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and a current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway, a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with the New York State Department of Education, or a collaborative relationship attestation under the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act of 2015.
• Current BLS certification is required for the Nurse Practitioner pathway as well.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care/ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Initiate, document, and communicate the plan of care, and follow up to ensure complete screening and patient preparation.
• Perform daily patient rounds.
• Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interpret laboratory and test results.
• Confer with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to support optimum patient care quality.
• Document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts.
• Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time