Provider-Advanced Practice Critical Care - Memphis Lung

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Tennessee is seeking an Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced care for critically ill patients in the ICU, collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and managing life-threatening conditions, tests, procedures, and family education.

Strong ventilator and life-support skills and state licensure are essential, with a commitment to high-quality,

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP) or PA with Acute Care specialization.
• Active NP or PA license in state of practice.
• Board certification as ACNP or AGACNP or PA.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in ventilator management and life support therapies.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening conditions (sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction).
• Develop and implement treatment plans including ventilator management and advanced life support interventions.
• Order and interpret tests (Chest X-ray, CT, ABG, echocardiograms).
• Perform procedures (central line placement, arterial line placement, intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar punctures, Vascath, paracentesis, thoracentesis, cardioversion).
• Interpret data from complex monitoring systems (ventilators, ABG, CPAP/BiPAP, IABP, ECMO, hemodynamic devices).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for evidence-based critical care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and post-ICU recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical care experience

Ventilator management

Advanced life support

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

MSN/DNP or PA degree

ACNP/AGACNP board certification

Tools

ECMO monitoring devices

Ventilator systems

Job description

Overview

Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job Description

Job Summary

Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) will provide advanced care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.


• Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction, etc.


• Develop and implement treatment plans, that include, but not limited to ventilator management and advanced life support interventions.


• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and echocardiograms.


• Perform procedures that include, but not limited to central line placement, arterial line placements, intubation, chest tube insertion, and lumbar punctures, Vascath, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Cardioversion.


• Skilled in use and interpretation of data from complex monitoring systems such as ventilators, blood gas analysis, CPAP, BiPAP, IABP, Impella, ECMO, advanced hemodynamic monitoring devices (i.e. pulmonary artery catheter), and intracranial pressure monitoring.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based critical care.


• Educate patients and families on disease management and post-ICU recovery.


• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) or Physician Assistant with a specialization in Acute Care.


• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of practice.


• Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant.


• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in critical care settings preferred.


• Strong clinical skills in managing ventilators and advanced life support therapies.


• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.

Work Environment

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Critical Care Unit setting.


• Days/Nights/Weekends


• Fast-paced environment requiring rapid assessment and intervention.


• Collaboration with intensivists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.