Our Critical Care Department is currently seeking an Advanced Practitioner for our Main Campus facility. Atrium Health uses an integrated system approach to Pulmonary/Critical Care, combining established clinical practices with the innovative technology of a Tele-ICU program. This is an opportunity to work for a progressive healthcare system and practice in a high-acuity environment with a large group of Pulmonary/Critical Care colleagues. All candidates must be board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and/or Critical Care Medicine.

Job Summary

This is an inpatient position that includes:

• Procedures: central lines, arterial catheters, intubations, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis and chest tube placement.
• Rounding, consult/admit notes, daily progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaboration with attending on management of critically ill patients
• Primarily following critical care patients in the NSICU and the Cardiac ICU
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team including daily rounds.
• This position rotates days, nights and weekends. 7a-8p and 7p-8a.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs a wide range of medical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice required.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC / SC required.
• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Team oriented
• Ability to multi – task and prioritize
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Effective Communication both oral and written
• 1-2 years of critical care experience as an advance practitioner

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

Nurse Practitioner

Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP or AGACNP board certification preferred according to population served.

Physician Assistant

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Masters Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.