Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care Opportunities (FT, PT, Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Sellersville (Bucks County); Vor Ort; USD 99.000 - 136.900; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

CME plus certification cost reimbursement

Fitness and sports performance center memberships

Malpractice insurance

Zusammenfassung

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) responsible for delivering healthcare services in critical care settings. The position involves assessing and treating patients, performing physical examinations, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Candidates should be board-eligible or board-certified with a Pennsylvania or New Jersey license. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, ranging from $99,000 to $136,900.

Qualifikationen

• Board-eligible or board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• 2 years of experience desired, preferably in critical care.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Aufgaben

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients.
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations.
• Determine conditions through diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare professionals.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Patient education

Physical examinations

Diagnostic testing interpretation

Coordination of care

Virtual care services

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Jobbeschreibung

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. They participate in patient satisfaction, quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Schedule

• Rotational Schedule: days/nights/weekends to provide 24/7 Critical Care APP coverage.
• Night only and rotational or night weekend only positions available – 13 hour shifts (6:00a.m.–7:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.–7:00a.m.) 18 shifts in a 6‑week block.
• No more than 50% nights and 50% weekends.
• Per Diem: 3 night shifts and/or weekend shifts in a 6‑week block. (Weekend shifts are days: Saturday or Sunday; nights: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.)

Critical Care Units

• Allentown Campus – 15 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Anderson Campus – 16 bed mixed Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU
• Bethlehem Campus – Cardiac Medical/Surgical ICU (12 beds), Neuro ICU (variable beds), Surgical/Trauma ICU (variable beds)
• Carbon Campus – 12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Grandview Campus – 26 mixed Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU
• GSL Campus – 10 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Monroe Campus – 12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Upper Bucks Campus – 10 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Warren Campus – 12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel and educate patients and their families, providing medical services.
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests (radiologic and laboratory studies) and accurately interpreting results.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessment of needs.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient healthcare needs.
• Provide high‑quality health care based on best practice and/or evidence‑based medicine.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and in alignment with granted clinical privileges.
• Conduct virtual care services (live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment) via St. Luke’s virtual care platform as requested, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Maintain required continuing medical education.
• Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
• Teach multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
• Participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
• Demonstrate performance improvement in areas such as clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
• Use electronic medical record efficiently; remain current with documentation and provide optimal billing documentation.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability through effective and efficient use of resources.
• Develop care and disposition plans in conjunction with the case management team.

Qualifications

• Board‑eligible or board‑certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Two years of experience desired, preferably in critical care, trauma, and/or acute care setting.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive compensation package.
• CME plus certification cost reimbursement.
• Fitness and sports performance center memberships.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Team‑based care with well‑educated, dedicated support staff.
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Sit up to 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Walk up to 6 hours per day.
• Frequently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds; rarely up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently stoop and bend, often reaching above shoulder level, and perform firm grasping and twisting & turning during procedures.
• Ability to perceive object attributes through touch, hear normal conversation, and see general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to speak normally and project for lectures and presentations.

Salary

$99,000 – $136,900.00

EEO Statement

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.