Critical Care APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - ICU

Critical Care Advanced Practice ProviderWe are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. These positions offer billable hours, shift and holiday differential, and monthly bonuses.Position Details:Full-time (average 40 hours per week).Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call.Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift-only options with additional incentives.Eligibility for a recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter.Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential).Annual bonus.Referral bonus.The advanced practice provider will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology within WashU Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The APP will work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and/or affiliated BJC community hospitals, and telemedicine.Opportunities include cardiothoracic ICU, surgical/burn/trauma ICU, combined medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine. ICU work locations will be determined based on the applicant's experience and professional interests.Will practice as an independent provider in collaboration with a fellowship trained intensivist within diverse, skilled, inter-professional critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding and allows the APP the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.The Advanced Practice Provider (Critical Care) provides advanced care to critically ill patients usually in an ICU or Emergency Department or an intensive surgical area required strong procedural skills, critical thinking and the ability to manage high acuity patients independently under the collaboration with an intensivist. Requirements for this role include a master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care certification) or Physician Assistant with concentrated critical care experience or knowledge. Oversees the plan of care ordering tests, medications and treatments for complex conditions.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, participating in inter-professional rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, designing and implementing plans of care, and performing invasive procedures. Typical provider:patient ratio 1:6. In our critical care environments, talents and skills are developed through intellectually stimulating work experiences, ample educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning venues.Working Conditions:Normal office environmentExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to chemicalsRequires protective devicesDust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elementsPatient care settingDirect patient care settingPhysical Effort:Typically sitting at desk or tableTypically standing or walkingTypically bending, crouching, stoopingUsing tools requiring high dexterityOccasional lifting (25 lbs or less)Equipment:Office equipmentLab/research equipmentClinical/diagnostic equipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Education:Master's degreeCertifications /Professional Licenses :Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart AssociationWork Experience:No specific work experience is required for this position.Skills:Not ApplicableDriver's License:A driver's license is not required for this position.