APP, ICU Nights

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

CME allowance

Job summary

Health First's Holmes Regional ICU is seeking an experienced NP or PA to join the night team as a clinical partner to our Nocturnal Intensivists, managing high-acuity patients and the full scope of critical care.

You will work frontline with the Intensivists, responding to emergencies, managing ICU admissions, and ensuring smooth unit flow. The role involves performing or learning critical care procedures as needed, with autonomy on night shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires Florida license or eligibility for APRN/PA
• ICU or high-acuity experience preferred
• National certification (ACNP or PA-C) with BLS/ACLS
• Ability to work night shifts and communicate effectively with attending physicians and nursing staff

Responsibilities

• Be the frontline for the ICU night team, monitoring high-acuity patients.
• Respond to in-house emergencies and manage ICU admissions.
• Manage patient status changes and ensure smooth unit flow by handling downgrades.
• Perform or learn required critical care procedures as they arise.

Skills

Florida-licensed APP

ICU/high-acuity experience

ACNP or PA-C certification

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

Master's in Nursing (APRN)

Tools

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

Job Requirements

Health First is looking for an experienced NP or PA to join our night team in the ICU at Holmes Regional. You’ll be a true clinical partner to our Nocturnal Intensivists, managing high-acuity patients and handling the full scope of critical care!

Job Requirements

Health First is looking for an experienced NP or PA to join our night team in the ICU at Holmes Regional. You’ll be a true clinical partner to our Nocturnal Intensivists, managing high-acuity patients and handling the full scope of critical care!

What The Night Looks Like

You’ll be the frontline for the unit working collaboratively with the Intensivist. This includes managing clinical status changes, responding to in-house emergencies, and handling ICU admissions. You’ll also be responsible for managing downgrades to ensure the unit flows efficiently. Since this is a high-acuity setting, you should be comfortable performing or learning critical care procedures as they come up.

What We’re Looking For

• You need to be a Florida-licensed (or eligible) APP.
• Ideally, you’ve spent time in an ICU or high-acuity environment. We need someone who is comfortable making decisions when things get busy.
• National certification (ACNP or PA-C), plus BLS/ACLS.
• You’re someone who likes the autonomy of night shifts but knows how to communicate effectively with the attending and the nursing staff.

The Essentials

• Competitive salary and full benefits.
• CME allowance and malpractice coverage.
• Solid administrative support

Work Experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Minimum of Master Degree in the Science of Nursing
• Current APRN license or endorsement permit
• Completion of APRN protocols within first 90 days of employment, and maintain bi-annual renewal updates
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Participation in a minimum of one professional conference and completion of a minimum of 15 continuing education units per year.
• Demonstrates strength in leadership, multitasking, autonomy, entrepreneurial and public relation skills.
• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC test requiring color change.

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 times daily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds 6 times daily.
• Must be able to pass colorblind test in order to perform those point-of-care tests requiring color change.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work in stressful, public contact environment with patients and families
• of various ages, cultures and socio-economic statuses.
• Must be extremely flexible and able to work at variable hours and locations.
• Must be able to recognize own limits and consult a physician regarding patient care issues.
• Oversees clinical involvement of support associates and volunteers during daily
• clinic operations.
• Participates in clinical experience of students.
• Must be courteous and helpful, treating all people with dignity and respect.
• Must be able to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
• Must be able to respond efficiently to emergency situations.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Paygrade : PG-APP