Advanced Practice Practitioner, Critical Care

San Antonio Regional Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Regional Hospital invites an experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) to deliver comprehensive ICU care. This role includes patient assessment, diagnostic interpretation, and performing approved procedures in collaboration with supervising physicians.

The APP must hold current anesthesia/acute care certification as applicable and maintain documentation of clinical activity while meeting CA regulations and hospital bylaws.

Qualifications

• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC/AACN) or CA PA license if applicable.
• ICU experience within the past 2 years and ACLS certification are required.
• Documentation of clinical activity (case log/procedural log) within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in a hospital ICU.
• Assess patients, interpret diagnostics, and perform approved procedures.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary team for life-saving interventions.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS certification

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC/AACN)

Licensed by California Medical Board

First Assistant in Surgical Services (CA, if applicable)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Critical Care Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), will provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients in an acute care hospital setting. The APP will work in collaboration with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary team to evaluate, manage, and treat patients requiring intensive care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic interpretation, performing approved procedures, and providing life-saving interventions as necessary.

Overview

The Critical Care Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), will provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients in an acute care hospital setting. The APP will work in collaboration with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary team to evaluate, manage, and treat patients requiring intensive care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic interpretation, performing approved procedures, and providing life-saving interventions as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

• Current national board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AACN.
• Minimum of six (6) months of ICU experience within the past two (2) years.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Documentation of clinical activity within the past 24 months (e.g., case log or procedural log).
• Compliance with hospital Medical Staff Bylaws for Allied Health Professionals.

For Physician Assistants (PAs)

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with structured clinical experience.
• Licensed by the Medical Board of California to practice under an approved supervising physician.
• Certification as a First Assistant in Surgical Services (if applicable).
• Documentation of clinical activity within the past 24 months (e.g., case log or procedural log).
• Compliance with hospital Medical Staff Bylaws for Allied Health Professionals.

Equipment:

Equipment appropriate to specialty area. Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the essential physical job requirements.

PAY RANGE

$64.41 - $96.61

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.