Acute Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - ICU - Nights

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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Night ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Intensive Care Unit team. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment. This position involves providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients during the night shift, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough assessments of critically ill patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and adjust treatments as needed.

• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions between shifts.

• Procedures and Interventions: Assist with advanced procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and arterial line insertions.

• Medication Management: Prescribe and manage medications, including titration of critical care medications and initiation of emergency protocols.

• Monitoring and Documentation: Continuously monitor patient status, interpret diagnostic tests, and maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

• Patient and Family Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and promoting understanding of care plans and prognoses.

• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices in critical care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Licensure: Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Louisiana.

• Certification: Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (CCNP) preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care setting as an NP/PA or RN, with demonstrated competence in managing critically ill patients.

Skills: Proficiency in advanced clinical procedures, excellent communication skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently during night shifts.

Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from American Heart Association required; CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred.

Full-time hours are 7on, 7 off Night shifts - Rotating Weekends

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.

• Give people a reason to smile.

• Put a little love in your work.

• Be honest and real, but with compassion.

• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.

• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.

• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.

• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.

• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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