ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN - ICU PULM HC

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. Overview This individual provides direct patient care as the Center's Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner according to established protocols, policies, procedures, and accepted standards of care. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Medical Center credentialing committee. Follow established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Responsibilities Partners with Attending to provide 24/7/365 medical and surgical management for critical‑care service. Critical‑care duties include managing the comprehensive care of acutely and chronically critically ill or injured adult patients in collaboration with the intensivist physician on duty (or on‑call). Advanced skills of comprehensive airway management. Invasive procedures to include central lines, arterial lines, tube thoracostomy, dialysis catheters. Selection, implementation, management, and titration of vasoactive drugs, insulin infusions, sedation, and analgesia. The above listed critical‑care duties require that this position must be certified as an acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program approved by the ANCC or AANP. Must hold current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware, national board certification as an ANCP (ANCC or AANP), a Certificate of Authority by the Delaware Board of Nursing as a certified Nurse Practitioner Board of Nursing. Valid prescriptive authority as issued by the Delaware Board of Nursing or State Medical Board of Delaware. Must have DEA license or be eligible to apply for DEA number and license. Must have a valid BLS and ACLS card upon hire. Certification for FCSS and formal airway course required within 1yr of hire. Minimum of 1 year of experience in hospital medicine/surgery, required. Competencies Experience in Hospital or Acute Care Setting. Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Knowledge of basic computer programs. Ability to keep confidential information regarding patients, team members. Ability to withstand crisis situations. Skill to provide customer service to patients, team members and visitors. Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records. Credentials NP – Nurse Practitioner. BLS – Basic Life Saving certification. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Education Master of Science in Nursing. #J-18808-Ljbffr