AHMG Critical Care Opportunities at Ocala- APRN or PA-C

Opportunities in the ICU – AdventHealth Central Florida

AdventHealth Ocala

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We are looking for PA’s and APRN’s to serve as members of our expanding critical care team in our Ocala unit. The APP assist in management of critically ill patients in our 14-bed CVICU and 30-bed Medical ICU. The ideal candidate would apply specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU settings to contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.

General Summary: The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital: (other duties as assigned)

• Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings

• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners.

• Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents as necessary

• Collaboration with the CT/CV surgery team on peri/post-operative care for patients

• Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.

• Procedures performed but not limited to: inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment, CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, repositioning endotracheal tubes; defibrillation; and other procedures as required.

• Directing administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols

• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Information:

• 14 shifts are required per month

• Days/Nights: 7A to 7P or 7P to 7A – Nights expected

• CVICU and Medical ICU Rotations

• Campus: AH Ocala

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certificate required) or Physician Assistant (PA) Studies

• 3+ years of ICU RN experience

• 3 years as a PA in the ICU OR 5 years as a PA in a surgical specialty Certifications:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License

• Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s

• Current ACLS and BLS certification

• FCCS, CALS certifications (highly preferred but not required)

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