Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Pulmonary Medicine, Infectious Disease & Critical Care Consultants Medical Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Northern California has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider to join our hospital ICU care team in the Greater Sacramento area. This is a full-time position, night shifts required. Training provided.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Under a physician's supervision, APPs perform histories and exams, diagnose and treat critically ill adults, order studies, manage ventilators, participate in rounds, and coordinate care with specialists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP).
• Current, unrestricted California NP license (ACNP preferred).
• Board certification in relevant specialty.
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, provide ICU care using PMA and hospital protocols.
• Perform histories and physicals for critically ill adults.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, complex conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and imaging.
• Prescribe medications, fluids, and other therapies.
• Perform invasive procedures and monitor ventilation.
• Participate in rounds and coordinate care across teams.
• Document assessments and plans in the EMR.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality guidelines.

Skills

Critical care medicine

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Work under pressure

ECG interpretation

Organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Education

ARNP degree

CA NP license

Board certification

DEA certificate

ACLS certification

Job description

Description

Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA), treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider to be part of our hospital ICU care team in the Greater Sacramento area. APP's work closely with our physicians to provide high-quality medical care. Training provided. This is a full time position. Must be able to work night shifts. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com

• Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital ICU patients using established protocols as required by PMA and Hospital policy.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for critically ill adult patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with acute, complex, and life-threatening conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications, blood products, fluids, and other therapies within scope of practice.
• Perform invasive procedures
• Monitor ventilator management in collaboration with respiratory therapy and intensivists.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized plans of care.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue activations as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists and ancillary services to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines, quality initiatives, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, peer review, and clinical education.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care when appropriate.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements.

ACNP Duties Include

• Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital ICU patients using established protocols as required by PMA and Hospital policy.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for critically ill adult patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with acute, complex, and life-threatening conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications, blood products, fluids, and other therapies within scope of practice.
• Perform invasive procedures
• Monitor ventilator management in collaboration with respiratory therapy and intensivists.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized plans of care.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue activations as assigned.
• Provide consultation regarding critical care management.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists and ancillary services to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines, quality initiatives, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, peer review, and clinical education.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care when appropriate.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP)

• Current, unrestricted California NP license ACNP preferred
• Current Board certification in relevant specialty
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• ACLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of critical care medicine and pathophysiology.
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.
• Proficiency in interpreting ECGs, ABGs, imaging studies, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.