ICU Night NP/PA — Critical Care Specialist (SICU)

Organization VUH Advanced Practice Provider Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering expert care in the Critical Care setting. This role involves managing high‑acuity intensive care unit (ICU) patients with unstable conditions who require intensive oversight, frequent rounding, and specialized care. Patients may include those in medical and surgical ICUs with complex needs requiring advanced interventions. The APP is responsible for managing complex conditions while ensuring delivery of safe, high‑quality care. This role requires advanced medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical proficiency, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. The APP is also accountable for timely and compliant documentation, ongoing professional development, and competency validation. With a strong foundation of medical knowledge, the APP combines evidence‑based practice with clinical expertise to meet the unique needs of critical care patients. Position Hours Nights 3 Shifts Per Week Department Summary On the SICU at VUMC, we care for critically ill adult patients 18 years and older who are recovering from various surgical interventions and procedures. Our unit is unique because of the diversity of our patient population. We care for liver transplants, emergency general surgery, vascular, thoracic, orthopedics, surgical oncology patients, and frequently care for trauma and OB patients. This provides endless opportunities for learning and skillset expansion. Relocation Relocation available for candidates over 100 miles from Nashville, TN. Required Role Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required. Key Responsibilities Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system‑focused, or symptom‑specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patients’ overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets, and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions for both pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence‑based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations. Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within a specialty scope of practice. Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Certifications LIC – Licensed Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee LIC – Physician's Assistant Certified – Tennessee LIC – Registered Nurse – Tennessee Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Experience Level Less than 1 year Education Master’s Equal Opportunity Employer Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt University Medical Center