Night ICU: Pulmonary Critical Care APP

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA seeks a Pulmonary Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider to manage critically ill adults in the ICU, collaborating with intensivists and cross-site teams. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing advanced procedures, documentation, and participation in quality initiatives, with a nights-only schedule (6 PM – 7 AM) in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Virginia licensure (or eligibility) to practice.
• National certification as PA-C, ACNP, or AGACNP.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges for ICU procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists.
• Perform assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for ICU patients.
• Respond to acute deterioration and critical care emergencies.
• Perform credentialed procedures including arterial line placement, central venous catheter insertion, temporary dialysis catheter insertion, intubation assistance, and thoracentesis.
• Document care and complete billing documentation within established timelines.
• Work with eICU and on-call physician team during evening shifts; support cross-site ICU coverage.

Skills

Critical care collaboration

ICU patient management

Procedural skills

Documentation and billing

Education

PA/ACNP degree

Virginia licensure (or eligibility)

Tools

BLS/ACLS certification

Hospital privileges eligibility

Job description

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA seeks a Pulmonary Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider to manage critically ill adults in the ICU, collaborating with intensivists and cross-site teams. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing advanced procedures, documentation, and participation in quality initiatives, with a nights-only schedule (6 PM – 7 AM) in a high-acuity environment.