Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or as a Physician Assistant by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Certification by a national body with prescriptive privileges.
BLS and ACLS certification required.
Minimum two years of experience as an RN, with one year in an ICU setting.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a safety-sensitive environment.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care services for critically ill adult patients in the ICU.
Conduct physical exams and document patient data accurately.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
Order and schedule laboratory studies and consultations.
Prescribe medications and appropriate interventions.
Coordinate patient care and manage discharge processes.
Collaborate with intensivists and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care.
Benefits
Normal hospital working environment.
Exposure to advanced medical scenarios and critical patient care.
Opportunity for collaboration with experienced intensivists and physicians.
Full Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Certification by a national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. BLS and ACLS certification required. Physician Assistant candidates licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board are also considered.
Experience
Two year of experience as an RN with a least one of those year in the ICU setting.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
JOB SUMMARY
The intensivist APN or PA-C provides direct patient care services for complex critically ill adult patients in the ICU setting in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Intensivist, the pulmonary or critical care physician or the covering hospitalist. The APN or PA-C performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. The APN or PA-C contributes to excellence in patient care.
About St Bernards Hospital Inc
St Bernard's Hospital is the only civilian general hospital in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
