RN-Nurse Practitioner PRN II

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking an Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (P.A.) in Memphis, TN. This role involves providing advanced care to critically ill patients in an ICU setting and optimizing patient outcomes through collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing, or relevant Physician Assistant certification, along with active state licenses in TN and MS. Strong clinical skills are essential, alongside excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in advanced life support therapies.
• Excellent communication and decision-making with critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of surgical and critically ill patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based critical care.

Education

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 both TN and MS

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

Job description

Job Summary

Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Physician Assistant (P.A.) 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 surgical and 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 both TN and MS

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 advanced life support therapies.

Excellent communication and decision-making with critical thinking skills

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Transplant Unit, Critical Care Unit setting at either Memphis or Desoto Hospital

CVTS clinic as needed to see Post/Op Cardiac, Vascular or Thoracic patients

Fast-paced environment requiring rapid assessment and intervention.

Collaboration with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, intensivists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.