Critical Care NP/PA: ICU Expert, Procedures & Research

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. is seeking an ICU Advanced Practice Professional to join our critical care team in Augusta, GA. You will provide direct clinical services to critically ill adults, under physician supervision, and contribute to evidence-based care and teaching within the unit.

Responsibilities include order interpretation, diagnostic testing, airway management, arterial/central access, and collaboration with the ICU team to implement treatment plans and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing or graduate of a Physician Assistant program with Georgia license.
• ACLS certification required.
• 2 years ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients under physician supervision.
• Obtains patient histories and performs physical exams per hospital requirements.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and explains procedures to patients and families.
• Performs airway management and life-support procedures per protocols.
• Inserts and manages arterial/central lines and related devices as directed.
• Interfaces with patients using monitoring equipment and educates staff.

Skills

Airway management

Critical thinking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

EMR proficiency

ACLS certification

Education

Master’s in Nursing

PA with Georgia license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. is seeking an ICU Advanced Practice Professional to join our critical care team in Augusta, GA. You will provide direct clinical services to critically ill adults, under physician supervision, and contribute to evidence-based care and teaching within the unit.

Responsibilities include order interpretation, diagnostic testing, airway management, arterial/central access, and collaboration with the ICU team to implement treatment plans and ensure patient safety.