Neurosurgery ICU Advanced Practice Provider

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's is seeking an Acute Care APP for the NSICU at the Plaza on a night shift basis. The APP will collaborate with Neuro Critical Care physicians and the NSICU intensivist team to deliver high‑level patient care.

Experience level increases autonomy; new grads may apply with fellowship orientation. The role involves close teamwork with neurologists, neurosurgeons, nursing staff, and pharmacy to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or APRN is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations.
• Provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management.
• Provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients.
• Enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
• Uses prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Evaluate clients progress in attaining expected outcomes.
• Conduct nursing research.
• Provide education to patient, family and nursing staff and case manages high risk patients.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing/APRN

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are hiring an APP in our NSICU at the Plaza. We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position.

This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the Neuro Critical Care physicians. A positive attitude and working well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is crucial. ICU background is preferred, new grads will be considered. The level of autonomy increases with experience. The physicians expect to be highly engaged in patient care. The expectation is the APP will work towards being independently credentialed to place radial arterial lines. The APPs work closely with the Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and NSICU intensivist team, nursing staff and pharmacy.

The Schedule

The schedule is 3 night shifts per week. Hours are from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some shifts are longer depending on how busy the unit is. Expectations are one weekend every three weeks but could require more due to staffing needs. Approximately two Holidays per year are expected. APP will cover the ICU 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be prepared to work undesirable shifts. The unit is 18 beds. Staffing ranges from 1 to 2 APPs on night shifts. Orientation for new graduates is approximately 5 months and they will be enrolled in the Fellowship program.

The Work

• Accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations. Responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data. Identifies appropriate expected outcomes. Develop and implement plan of care.
• Provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management.
• Provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients.
• Enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
• Uses prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Evaluate clients progress in attaining expected outcomes.
• Conduct nursing research.
• Provide education to patient, family and nursing staff and case manages high risk patients.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Advanced Practice Provider (MO) - Various

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)