APP Critical Care Per-diem (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 183,221,000 - 330,624,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver direct patient care in high-acuity ICU settings, collaborating with faculty, fellows, residents, and nurses.

The role involves developing individualized care plans, arranging timely diagnostics, and empowering learners through education and mentoring within the Department of Anesthesia in Critical Care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioner license required, BLS and ACLS.
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRNNRSG; prescriptive authority; DEA registration.
• 0-1 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examinations and formulates care plans.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team for safe, effective treatment.
• Educates staff and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Critical Care

ICU

APRN NRSG

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

MA Nursing License

Prescriptive authority (MA DPH-DCP)

DEA registration

BLS

ACLS

ARC-PA / NCCPA Certification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This Position can accommodate both NP and PA candidates Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care with compassion, clinical excellence, innovation, and teamwork—advancing health and improving outcomes for patients, families, and our communities.

This Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) position provides direct patient care through comprehensive assessment, physical diagnosis, and therapeutic management of high-acuity critically ill patients in the ICU setting.

The APP will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including faculty, fellows, residents, and nursing staff to develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care informed by current clinical guidelines, best practices, and patient-centered goals.

In addition to clinical care, the APP will play an active role in supporting a culture of education, peer mentoring, and professional development, helping to coach and guide learners, and contribute to ongoing quality and clinical excellence initiatives within the ICU environment.

This role is within the Department of Anesthesia in Critical Care, providing coverage across both the Neuro ICU and Medical ICU. Off‑hour, weekend, and holiday coverage is required.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• License Nurse Practitioner License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG
• Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate & ACLS
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

For PA: Master's degree required in Physician Assistant. MA Physician Assistant license ARC-PA, NCCPA

For NP: Master's degree required in Nursing MA Nursing License MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG

Preferred Qualifications

Three to five years' experience in a clinical environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families. Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner. Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis. Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences. Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care.

Pay Range

$64.00 - $115.38 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.