Nurse Practitioner - ICU Nocturnist

Position Summary Location: Wiregrass Ranch Hospital 3000 Wiregrass Ranch Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Department: ICU Shift: Nights Schedule: 7 days on with 7 days off Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is conveniently located in the master-planned community of Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The facility is currently under construction and will serve the increasing healthcare needs of the growing Pasco County and Florida Gulf Coast regions. The hospital is preparing for a mid-summer opening. The hospital will open with 102 beds, with a 300-bed capacity at ultimate build out. Designed with a focus on patient comfort and the latest in innovative technology, the hospital will deliver advanced emergency, diagnostic and inpatient care with clinical experts in a variety of specialties. Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow‑up studies, therapeutic measures, admission, and discharge care in accordance with evidence‑based medicine. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes. Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner. Performs H & P examinations and documents appropriately in the medical record. (Must be reviewed and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P). Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services. Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Participates in the department weekend/ holiday rounding as required. Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols. Uses clinical judgment and evidenced based medicine to order and schedule appropriate lab and radiology studies Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations Removes catheters, drains, sutures and staples Assess patient for changes in status and capable of instituting appropriate interventions in sub‑acute, acute and emergent situations Notifies attending physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation Prescribes medications using evidence based medicine, clinical judgment and plan of care as discussed in rounds with attending physician Writes and / or dictates concise thorough patient progress notes, consult notes, history and physical notes and clinical resumes. Qualifications Experience One (1) year of ICU experience as an Advanced Practice Provider or several years of ICU experience as an ICU Charge nurse Licensure/Certification ARNP license in the state of Florida. National advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare certification. Education/Training MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required. #J-18808-Ljbffr