Job Description​

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for and Advanced Practice Provider with our Critical Care Team. This position is a proactive hire role for an RN transitioning to an APP. The candidate will work in the ICU as an RN until an APP position becomes available. Candidates should be within 6 months of graduating as an APRN or recently graduated.

The Shift:

• 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 required,

  Accountable for advanced practice in the care of assigned patient populations:

  • New grads will be considered if has prior ICU experience.
  • The level of autonomy increases with experience.
  • The physicians expect APP 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
  • 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

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We value knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the health system and the healthcare industry.

Job Requirements

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Job Details

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