Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant ICU (Nights)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider to join the ICU team and deliver evidence-based care to critically ill adults.

The role involves in-house management of ICU patients, participation in rounds, and contributing to quality initiatives. The position requires Acute Care certification, a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or PA program, and Louisiana ARNP/PA licensure.

Formación

• Acute Care Certification required.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or graduate of an 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 ICU 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 ILCOR provided courses; course must include a manikin check-off.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop differential diagnoses for critically ill patients.
• Manage complex, multi-organ system failure and implement critical care protocols under supervision.
• Place orders for diagnostic and treatment modalities and interpret results.
• Seek appropriate specialty consults and document care promptly.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Communicate with patients’ families about plan of care and prognosis.
• Respond to emergencies, codes, and rapid response calls in ICU.

Conocimientos

Acute Care Certification

ICU/critical care experience

Ventilator management

Clinical judgment

BLS/ACLS with ILCOR courses

Educación

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or PA program

Descripción del empleo

At 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.

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 an 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 ICU 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 American 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
• Frequent (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. 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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.