Critical Care NP/PA – Pulmonary ICU Leader

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Pulmonary Critical Care days to join the critical care team. You will deliver direct patient care to critically ill adults under physician oversight, perform airway management, order and interpret tests, and contribute to rounds and care plans.

The role requires ICU experience and an ability to lead in a high-stakes environment while educating staff and collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adults under physician supervision.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests per hospital guidelines.
• Performs life-support procedures including airway management per ACLS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for critically ill adults per ICU protocols.
• Document histories, exams, and procedures in medical records.
• Assist in rounds and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices and contribute to quality improvement.
• Educate nursing staff and healthcare team on critical care standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

EMR skills

Communication

Team collaboration

On-call

Education/training

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Pulmonary Critical Care days to join the critical care team. You will deliver direct patient care to critically ill adults under physician oversight, perform airway management, order and interpret tests, and contribute to rounds and care plans.

The role requires ICU experience and an ability to lead in a high-stakes environment while educating staff and collaborating across disciplines.