APP Critical Care Plaza/East Nights

September 8, 2021
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Job Description

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position.

Work 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. Orientation for new graduates is approximately 5 months and they will be enrolled in the Fellowship program.

The Work:

This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the 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 if has prior ICU experience. 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 multidisciplinary team

  • Accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations.
  • Responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data
  • Identifies appropriate expected outcomes
  • Development 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


This position will work with the Anesthesia Critical Care team in providing coverage to critically ill patients. This position requires 3/13 hour shifts including a weekend and holiday component. This is a night shift position. The APP will work in a high paced ICU environment. This position works collaboratively with Physicians, APPs and residents.

Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year

Advanced Practice Provider - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Master's Degree (Required)

Job Details Full Time

Night (United States of America)

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