Scheduled Hours ----------------
The Advanced Practice Provider (Critical Care) provides advanced care to critically ill patients usually in an ICU or Emergency Department or an intensive surgical area requiring strong procedural skills, critical thinking and the ability to manage high acuity patients independently under the collaboration with an intensivist.
Requirements for this role include a master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care certification) or Physician Assistant with concentrated critical care experience or knowledge. Oversees the plan of care, ordering tests, medications and treatments for complex conditions.
Job Description ----------------
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination. • Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests. • Performs critical care ultrasound. • Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources. • Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses. • Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care. • Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record. • Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. • Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. • Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting. • Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement. • Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays. • Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine. • Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. • Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. • Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients. • Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. • Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing.
Working Conditions -----------------
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
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Certifications/Professional Licenses -----------------------------------
Work Experience ----------------
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills -------
Not Applicable
Drivers License ----------------
A drivers license is not required for this position.
More About This Job -------------------
We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care APP Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:
Required Qualifications (Nurse Practitioner):
Required Qualifications (Physician Assistant):
Preferred Qualifications (Nurse Practitioner):
Preferred Qualifications (Physician Assistant):
Relevant Experience (1 Year):
Salary Range -------------
$109,800.00 - $197,500.00 / Annually
Benefits ---------
EEO Statement --------------
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.