Critical Care Unit (CCU) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Potsdam, New York

Job Description
Join a high-acuity inpatient critical care unit at a leading hospital, providing comprehensive medical management for acutely ill adult patients. As a Nurse Practitioner you will lead patient assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and ensure seamless communication with primary care physicians. The role follows a 7-on/7-off 12-hour day shift schedule, offering a balanced workload and focused patient interaction.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient – Critical Care Unit
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 14 shifts per month – 7 days on / 7 days off, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adult (acutely ill)
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care to hospitalized patients in the critical care unit.
• Perform comprehensive assessments on admission, order and interpret diagnostics, labs, and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, then coordinate ongoing care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients’ primary care physicians before admission and during discharge follow-up.
• Document all care activities in EPIC and utilize the Pixys medication dispensing system.
• Answer patient and family questions regarding diagnoses, therapies, and hospital course.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience, preferably in an ICU or CCU setting.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.
• Proven experience with EPIC electronic health record.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date work history with no gaps exceeding 30 days.

Working Hours

• 12-hour day shifts (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) on a rotating 7-on/7-off schedule, totaling 14 shifts per month.
• Mandatory 30-minute lunch break per shift.
• Overtime must be pre-approved; call-in requires a minimum 2-hour notice.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in critical care assessment and management.
• Competence with automated medication dispensing (Pixys) and EPIC charting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail in adhering to unit policies, dress code, and infection-control standards.