Critical Care Nurse Practitioner — Lead ICU Care in Richmond

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with match

Tail malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Richmond, VA seeks a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care for critically ill adults in the ICU, collaborating with intensivists, nurses, therapists, and hospitalists.

The role involves assessments, ventilator management, admissions coordination, and family discussions within a high-acuity ICU team. On-site coverage with a mix of day and night shifts, supportive leadership, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an independent provider in the ICU (with procedure logs).
• Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Active Virginia license and DEA preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for critically ill adult ICU patients (acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, cardiogenic shock, NSTEMI/STEMI, cardiac arrest, acute, ischemic stroke, sepsis, etc.).
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop differential diagnosis, and implement treatment plans.
• Manage mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges from the ICU.
• Participate in goals-of-care discussions and family communication when appropriate.
• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice and credentialing, including Central venous catheter placement, Arterial line placement, Temporary hemodialysis catheter placement, and Endotracheal intubation. Anesthesia support for airways is available as needed.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives as appropriate.
• Facilitate ICU admissions from the emergency department, hospitalist services, and outside facilities.

Skills

ICU experience

Independent practice

Leadership

Education

Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Sound Physicians in Richmond, VA seeks a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care for critically ill adults in the ICU, collaborating with intensivists, nurses, therapists, and hospitalists.

The role involves assessments, ventilator management, admissions coordination, and family discussions within a high-acuity ICU team. On-site coverage with a mix of day and night shifts, supportive leadership, and ongoing professional development.