ACNP Duties Include:
• Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital ICU patients using established protocols as required by PMA and Hospital policy.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for critically ill adult patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with acute, complex, and life-threatening conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications, blood products, fluids, and other therapies within scope of practice.
• Perform invasive procedures
• Monitor ventilator management in collaboration with respiratory therapy and intensivists.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop individualized plans of care.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue activations as assigned.
• Provide consultation regarding critical care management.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists and ancillary services to coordinate patient care.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines, quality initiatives, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, peer review, and clinical education.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care when appropriate.
• Maintain continuing education and competency requirements.
Requirements
Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP)
• Current, unrestricted California NP license ACNP preferred
• Current Board certification in relevant specialty
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• ACLS required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abiliities
• Advanced knowledge of critical care medicine and pathophysiology.
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.
• Proficiency in interpreting ECGs, ABGs, imaging studies, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
