Advanced Practice Provider CVICU PL

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

Job summary

Grady Health System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join their ICU team in Atlanta. This role involves comprehensive care for critically ill patients and requires a Master's degree in nursing or as a Physician Assistant, along with relevant licenses and experience. The provider will work autonomously while collaborating with healthcare professionals, promoting health, and managing patient care needs in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant required.
• 2+ years critical care experience required.
• Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse and NP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and manage caseload of critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to treat health problems.
• Promote health and illness prevention.

Skills

Critical Care Management

Patient Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or 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 test, 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 or 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 setting


• 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.