Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Critical Care
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Job description
A healthcare facility in Georgia is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Critical Care team.
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Hours: 7pm to 7:30am
- On Call: Not required
- Setting: Inpatient ICU
Responsibilities:
- Managing 10-15 critically ill patients per shift in collaboration with attending physicians
- Conducting patient assessments and implementing appropriate interventions
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Documenting in EMR (Cerner)
- Performing ICU procedures, including central and arterial line insertions
- Participating in multidisciplinary rounds and communicating with nursing staff
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in an ICU and/or Critical Care setting
- Master's Degree
Active GA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) license;
NPs must hold Acute Care certification (ACNP))- DEA/CDS registration
- Proficiency in Central and Arterial Line insertions (case logs required)
Desired Skills:
- Prior ICU/critical care experience beyond minimum requirements
- Experience with Cerner EMR