Advanced Practice Provider CVICU PL

Grade Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the ICU. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for critically ill patients. The APP will work autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant, possess relevant certifications, and have experience in critical care. Join a rewarding environment that values health promotion and injury prevention while making a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Critical Care Management

Patient Assessment

Diagnostic Interpretation

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Description: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - ICU

Grady Health System offers many rewarding career paths for experienced professionals, whether you are in the early stages of your career or have many years of experience.

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 for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in critically ill patients. The APP promotes health and injury prevention, practices autonomously and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to treat and manage patient health issues. The role includes direct patient and family care, consultation, research, advocacy for patients, families, groups, and communities to holistically address complex care needs. The APP serves as a member of the ICU team, primarily managing a caseload of critically ill patients under the supervision of the ICU supervising Physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant from the National Board of Medical Examiners or the Academy of Physician 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 (for NPs)
• Current Georgia Authorization/Certification as an NP Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Specialization in critical care services for in-patient settings as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (Required)

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