Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider 24/7 Acute Care

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to assess and manage acutely ill or injured patients in our critical care units (MICU, NCCU, SICU, PICU, ICN). You will function as part of the provider team to deliver high-quality, safe patient care with 24/7 inpatient coverage as required.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited APRN or PA program and national certification in acute care, with NH licensure eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program.
• National specialty certification as an Acute Care ANP, Acute Care PNP or NNP; or Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Responsibilities

• Abide by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
• Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exams.
• Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
• Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.
• Prescribe medications, treatments and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
• Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
• Initiate admission/discharge of patients (APPs do not have admitting privileges)
• Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.
• Complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide patient and family centered care.
• Provide education and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
• APP students and medical students.
• Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA registration.
• Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development.
• Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education

APRNs or PAs program graduate

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to assess and manage acutely ill or injured patients in our critical care units (MICU, NCCU, SICU, PICU, ICN). You will function as part of the provider team to deliver high-quality, safe patient care with 24/7 inpatient coverage as required.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited APRN or PA program and national certification in acute care, with NH licensure eligible.