The Opportunity:

We are hiring an APP in our NSICU at the Plaza. We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position.

This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the Neuro Critical Care physicians. A positive attitude and working well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is crucial. ICU background is preferred, new grads will be considered. The level of autonomy increases with experience. The physicians expect to be highly engaged in patient care. The expectation is the APP will work towards being independently credentialed to place radial arterial lines. The APPs work closely with the Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and NSICU intensivist team, nursing staff and pharmacy.

The Schedule:

The schedule is 3 night shifts per week. Hours are from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some shifts are longer depending on how busy the unit is. Expectations are one weekend every three weeks but could require more due to staffing needs. Approximately two Holidays per year are expected. APP will cover the ICU 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be prepared to work undesirable shifts. The unit is 18 beds. Staffing ranges from 1 to 2 APPs on night shifts. Orientation for new graduates is approximately 5 months and they will be enrolled in the Fellowship program.

The Work:

• Accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations. Responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data. Identifies appropriate expected outcomes. Develop and implement plan of care.
• Provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management.
• Provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients.
• Enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
• Uses prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Evaluate clients progress in attaining expected outcomes.
• Conduct nursing research.
• Provide education to patient, family and nursing staff and case manages high risk patients.

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