Advanced Practice Provider CVICU PL

Grade Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join their ICU team. This role involves performing comprehensive assessments, managing critically ill patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant, along with critical care experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values health promotion and the prevention of illness while providing holistic care to complex patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant required.
• 2+ years of experience in critical care nursing or as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to treat health problems.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Management

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Health Promotion

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, orders, conducts, supervises, interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness in care of the critically ill patient. Promotes health and the prevention of illness and injury. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient health problems. The role of the APP includes direct patient/family care, consultation, research, patient/families/groups/ and community advocacy to holistically care for complex patient care needs. Serves as a member of the ICU team with the primary responsibility of managing a caseload of critically ill patients under the supervision of the ICU supervising Physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Nurse or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners, or, the Academy of Physician’s Assistants Required
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a critical care nurse or two (2) years serving as a Physician Assistant
• Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse is required for NPs
• Current Georgia Authorization/Certification as a NP Advanced Practice Registered Professional Nurse is required
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Physician's Assistant, specializing in critical care services for in-patient settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.