ICU Care Leader: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Critical Care team. You will deliver direct care to critically ill adults under physician supervision and manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing airway management, interpreting tests, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing; Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• GA license for Advanced Practice Nursing or PA license required.
• 2 years ICU experience required.
• Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations.
• ACLS certification.
• Difficult Airway Course.
• Licensed in GA for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients under physician supervision.
• Obtains patient histories and conducts examinations per hospital requirements.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and explains procedures to patients and families.
• Performs approved procedures and documents results per hospital requirements.
• Manages arterial/central catheters and airway devices under protocol.
• Interfaces with patients using monitoring equipment and educates staff.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for acute illness in collaboration with physicians.
• Assesses patient status and initiates emergency interventions when needed.
• Contributes to research, quality improvement, and education of staff.

Skills

ICU experience

Airway management

Leadership

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Team communication

On-call duties

Education

Policy compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Georgia APRN license

Georgia PA license

Tools

Difficult Airway Course

Job description

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Critical Care team. You will deliver direct care to critically ill adults under physician supervision and manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing airway management, interpreting tests, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.