Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant ICU (Nights)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybride; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the ICU, nights, 7-on/7-off. You will work with the intensivist and ICU team to deliver advanced critical care for adults in the ICU.

The ideal candidate has acute care certification and Louisiana licensure, with 1–2 years in critical care or emergency medicine preferred. Ventilator management and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or PA program required.
• Current Louisiana Acute Care APRN license or PA licensure.
• 1–2 years of critical care or emergency medicine preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop differential diagnoses for critically ill patients.
• Manage complex multi-organ system failure and implement critical care protocols.
• Place orders and interpret results, consult subspecialists as needed.
• Document care accurately in the medical record and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with the ICU team to ensure high quality care delivery; respond to emergencies.

Connaissances

Critical care

Ventilator management

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or PA program

Louisiana APRN license – Acute Care or PA licensure

Description du poste

## Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant ICU (Nights)Apply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R10607At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42**Work Shift**: 7 on / 7 off, 12-hour shift (7p-7a)**Job Summary:**The Acute Care APP will work in collaboration with the intensivist and other healthcare professionals while providing advanced, evidence-based clinical care to the critically ill adult patients in the ICU unit.Major areas of responsibilities include in-house management of the critical and non-critical patients in the Intensive Care Unit, participation in multidisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives. Required to work rotating 12 hour - 7 on / 7 off shifts which include weekends and/or holidays as indicated with fixed nights or days.The primary duties include:* Perform comprehensive assessments and develop differential diagnoses for critically ill patients.* Manage complex, multi- organ system failure and implement critical care protocols under the supervision and collaboration of the attending physician.* Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan and interpreting and responding to the results* Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consults* Document all care and procedures accurately and promptly in the medical record* Collaborate with all colleagues on the care team to ensure high quality care delivery* Communicate effectively with patients’ families, providing education and updates on plan of care and prognosis.* Respond to emergencies, codes, and rapid response calls within the ICU**Minimum Qualifications: (**Acute Care Certification required)* Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or graduate of a accredited Physician Assistant program.* Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License – Acute Care or Physician Assistant Licensure* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in critical care or emergency medicine preferred, new graduates with relevant ICYU RN experience may be considered.* Familiarity with ventilator management and advanced life support* Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills* Current BLS and ACLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association and America Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.**Physical Demands:**Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching, reaching**EMPLOYMENT**Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.