Critical Care Advanced Practitioner

Community Health at Home; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner role at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, KY, combines leadership in patient assessment with developing and managing care plans for hospitalized patients under a supervising physician.

You will perform comprehensive evaluations, implement treatment plans, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the organization's mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate critical care.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing is required.
• Board certification is required.
• Kentucky License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, physical, and psychological status.
• Develop and manage medical care plans and treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Critical Care

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Master's 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. 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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.