Critical Care - PA/NP - Full-Time

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Intensivist Care team in Charlotte, NC. The position offers a 32-hour work week with a rotating schedule across weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation ranges from $59 to $88.50 per hour, with benefits eligible and full-time status. The role requires DEA eligibility, NP/PA licensure in the state, and board-certified or eligible credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of employment.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board where required.
• BLS certification required with expiration date more than 90 days from start date.
• Nurse Practitioner or PA doctoral-level education is required.
• RN license required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments, and care plans.
• Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
• Writes prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plans and documents encounters in the medical record.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and prioritization in care delivery.
• Acts as patient advocate and participates in group meetings and policy development.

Skills

English fluency

DEA license

NP/PA licensure

Prescriptive authority

BLS

Education

Nurse Practitioner Master’s or Doctorate of Nursing Practice

RN license

Board certification (ACNP/AGACNP/PNP-AC/NNP)

PA Master’s degree (preferred)

National PA certification preferred

Job description

Department: 04081 GCMG Intensivist Care: Main - Critical Care: Intensivist Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule includes a mixed rotation of shifts covering weekdays, nights, swing, holidays and weekends. (50%-90% of FTE Includes weekend and/or night coverage). Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

Essential Functions

Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.

Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.

Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.

Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.

Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.

Determines treatment plan for patient.

Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.

Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.

Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.

Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms.

Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.

Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.

Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.

Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.

BLS required per policy guidelines; with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.

Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.

Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.

ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.

Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred.

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care