Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Medical ICU

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Medical ICU. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to managing critically ill patients, emphasizing autonomy and professional development. This role involves conducting interdisciplinary rounds, formulating evidence-based care plans, and performing essential bedside procedures. With a commitment to ongoing education, you'll engage in self-directed learning and quality improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about critical care and eager to make a difference in patient outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Education and Professional Development

Collaborative Work Environment

Rotating Schedule

Mentorship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or PA program with a master's degree.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily interdisciplinary rounds and formulate care plans.
• Perform bedside procedures and respond to ICU consultations.
• Lead discussions on goals of care and assist with end-of-life decisions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Evidence-Based Care Planning

Bedside Procedures

Communication Skills

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS/NRP Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a PA or NP to join its Medical ICU advanced practice provider (APP) team.

The APP hired for this position will join a collaborative team of APPs, physicians, and specialists managing critically ill patients at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA, within UVA School of Medicine’s Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and UVA Health’s Center for Advanced Practice.

Following onboarding, MICU APPs will manage 4-6 ICU patients with a broad spectrum of diseases, emphasizing autonomy in a practice model supported by physician colleagues. UVA fosters a culture of ongoing education and professional development for engaged learners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct daily interdisciplinary rounds, including patient presentations.
2. Formulate evidence-based care plans independently for critically ill patients.
3. Respond to ICU consultations from emergency and acute care settings to assess patient acuity, perform triage, and develop initial care plans.
4. Perform bedside procedures with training and competency, including central & arterial line insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture.
5. Lead in high-stress situations within a dynamic care environment.
6. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including complex psychosocial issues.
7. Lead goals of care discussions and assist patients and families with end-of-life decisions.
8. Identify and coordinate with subspecialists as needed.
9. Perform detailed history and physical examinations, analyze data, and develop differential diagnoses and care plans.
10. Prescribe and adjust therapies based on patient responses.
11. Collaborate regularly with a multidisciplinary team.
12. Bill for critical and non-critical care services consistently.
13. Engage in self-directed learning and quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Information:

• Work a rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays in 12-hour shifts.
• Major holidays are staffed on a rotating schedule.
• Submit a cover letter with your application.
• Acute Care certification is preferred for NP candidates.

Additional Duties:

Includes collaboration with medical directors, independent judgment in patient assessment, diagnosis, procedures, medication management, referrals, patient education, participation in on-call duties, adherence to policies, coding, continuing education, and mentoring students and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Current BLS, PALS/NRP, and ACLS certifications as required.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged standing, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and lifting 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to various hazards including infectious materials.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Virginia is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics.