Intensivist Nurse Practitioner

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,239 - 121,401; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with strong earning potential

Full Medical, Dental & Vision (100% premium paid for shareholders)

Paid Sick Time Off

Retirement Plan with 3% Safe Harbor + Profit Sharing

CME Allowance: Yearly Allowance

Cell Phone Stipend

License & DEA Fees Covered

Job summary

A nonprofit regional healthcare network in Los Angeles is seeking an Adult Intensivist Nurse Practitioner for its Critical Care team. The role involves delivering advanced care to critically ill patients in a closed 28-bed ICU. Key responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, conducting patient evaluations, and managing treatment plans. Candidates should have ICU procedural expertise and a valid California NP license. This position offers a competitive salary of $75 per hour along with comprehensive benefits and a welcoming community environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct Intensivist experience preferred.
• Critical and Pulmonary care experience required.
• Evidence of continuing education to support license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU.
• Work collaboratively with intensivists and multidisciplinary care team.
• Perform admissions evaluations and daily patient rounding.

Skills

ICU procedures expertise (intubations, tracheostomy, etc.)

Strong communication skills

Collaborative, patient-centered approach

Education

Graduate from an accredited NP Master's Program

Current California Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 100 outpatient medical offices, seven Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 500 physicians and mid-level providers. Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community.

PIH Health is seeking an Adult Intensivist Nurse Practitioner to join our nationally recognized Critical Care team. We are a community-based hospital in the heart of Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a closed, 28-bed ICU with an average census of 12–15 patients per day, focusing on delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to critically ill adults.

Why You Will Love It Here

• High-Quality, Multidisciplinary Care – Collaborate daily with a team of dedicated specialists, critical nurses, therapists, and case managers during multidisciplinary rounds, daily meetings, and procedures.
• Block Scheduling – Enjoy predictable 3–4 day blocks of 12-hour day shifts (7am–7pm), with block scheduling available for work‑life balance.
• Advanced Medicine in a Community Setting – Treat patients in a Stroke Receiving Center with an active cardiac program and STEMI designation, offering cutting‑edge interventions such as TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman.
• State‑of‑the‑Art Critical Care Technology – Access ECMO, CRRT, advanced neuro‑monitoring, targeted temperature management, and specialized clot removal procedures.
• Closed ICU Model – Collaborate in a physician‑led environment where Intensivists manage all patients in the ICU, ensuring continuity of care and strong clinical outcomes.
• Community‑Based Care – Work in a hospital that combines advanced critical care capabilities with the warmth, personalized attention, and close connections of a community setting.

About PIH Health Critical Care

• Our Critical Care team is recognized for record‑low rates of ventilator‑associated pneumonia, post‑procedure complications, and central line infections.
• We care for a wide range of complex conditions, including:
• Cardiac and post‑cardiac surgery care
• Stroke and neuro‑interventional cases
• Acute limb ischemia
• Advanced cancer complications
• Complex respiratory conditions
• Severe infections, overdoses, and multi‑organ failure
• We are committed to continuous quality improvement and integrating the latest clinical advancements into patient care.

Why You’ll Love The Area

Working at PIH Health places you in the heart of one of the most vibrant, diverse, and exciting cities in the world. Los Angeles offers world‑class museums, theaters, and a thriving food scene with flavors from around the globe. With mild winters and sunny skies year‑round, there are endless opportunities for outdoor activities, from beach days in Santa Monica to hiking in Griffith Park. At the same time, you’ll experience the rewards of working in a community‑based hospital, where your expertise directly benefits local families and neighborhoods.

Job Summary

The Adult Intensivist Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced practice care to critically ill adult patients in the intensive care unit. Working collaboratively with intensivists, residents, and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP will be responsible for admission evaluations, daily rounding on patients, and managing cross‑coverage calls. This role includes performing comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating and adjusting treatment plans, and ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The NP will also participate in care coordination, documentation, and communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support optimal clinical outcomes.

Required Skills And Experience

• Expertise in ICU procedures (intubations, tracheostomy, chest tubes, central/arterial lines)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Collaborative, patient‑centered approach to care
• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Graduate from an accredited NP Master’s Program
• Evidence of continuing education and self‑development to support license requirements
• Minimum of 3 years direct Intensivist experience preferred
• Critical and Pulmonary care experience

Compensation: $75 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with strong earning potential
• Shareholder Opportunity after 2 years, with enhanced benefits
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision (100% premium paid for shareholders)
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Retirement Plan with 3% Safe Harbor + Profit Sharing
• CME Allowance: Yearly Allowance
• Disability & Life Insurance: Group‑paid, including $50K life insurance
• Short‑Term Disability: Covered for shareholders
• Cell Phone Stipend
• License & DEA Fees Covered

PIH Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.