PICU - Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago
  • $54.90–$82.35 Per Hour

Highlights

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Salary$54.90–$82.35 Per Hour

Description

Department:

04085 GCMG Pediatric Intensivist: 1000 Blythe - Pediatrics: Critical Care/Intensivist

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Primarily day shift coverage with day/night/weekend/holiday rotation

Pay Range:

$54.90 - $82.35
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is seeking Pediatric Intensive Care APPs in Charlotte, NC to provide coverage in a 24-bed PICU. Patients are typically intubated and mechanically ventilated and/or have hemodynamic instability. The role focuses on first line critical care management,  pediatric code blue responses and PICU consulting responsibilities. The PICU APP will have opportunities to perform invasive procedures and manage the hemodynamics of critically ill patients, including ventilator settings, ECMO, vasopressors, and complex clinical cases.
The schedule includes primarily day shift coverage with day/night/weekend/holiday rotation.

Essential Functions

  • Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.

  • Recordsfindings of examinations,assessmentsandplan of care.

  • Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.

  • Writesappropriate prescriptionsand administers medications.

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.

  • Determinestreatment plan forpatient.

  • Documentsall patient encounters,recordsobservations, interventions, and actions in a medicallyappropriate manneron the patient's medical record.

  • Demonstratesappropriate criticalthinking, interpersonalskillsand the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

  • Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.

  • Attends,participatesand contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical RequirementsWork requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping,pushingand 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. Mustpossessintactsense 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 thestate one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SCrequired.BLSper policyguidelineswithexpirationdate greater than90 daysfrom date of beginning practice. Demonstratesappropriate criticalthinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. 

Nurse Practitioner

Master's Degree orDoctorate of NursingPractice. License to practice as a Registered Nurse. Certificationin the area ofpractice from a nationally recognizedcertifyingbody. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served. 

Physician Assistant

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program;Master's Degreepreferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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