Critical Care Advanced Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health, through CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, seeks a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient medical care under supervision in a Kentucky hospital. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans for high-acuity patients.

Day and night shifts are included, with emphasis on patient-centered care and collaboration with physicians and staff. A Kentucky license and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing required.
• Board certification required.
• Kentucky license or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and examinations of patients.
• Develop and manage medical care plans under supervision.
• Educate patients and families and engage in high-acuity decision making.

Skills

Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Board certification

Kentucky License

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, you will contribute to the fulfillment of the mission and vision and strategic initiatives by providing medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. You will work both day shifts and night shifts.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, you will contribute to the fulfillment of the mission and vision and strategic initiatives by providing medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. You will work both day shifts and night shifts.

Every day, you will provide a comprehensive assessment and examination of the patient's medical, physical, and psychological status. You will develop medical care plans, implement and manage a treatment plan, periodically assess the patient's medical needs, and provide patient education and counseling. This involves meticulous clinical assessment, critical decision-making in high-acuity settings, and compassionate patient and family engagement to ensure holistic and effective care for hospitalized patients.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically contribute to the fulfillment of our mission and vision by providing comprehensive medical care to patients under the direction of a supervising physician. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in assessing patient status, developing and managing care plans, and providing patient education, thereby ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Required

Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Board certification
• Kentucky License

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non‑profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$128,459 - $144,825 /year