critical care nurse practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div><div>
The Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for a Nurse Practitioner position in a critical care role at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center. This Nurse Practitioner will provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Duties</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Be able to conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the inpatient setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.</li><li>
Perform and document history and physicals, order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, and participate in collaboration and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff.</li><li>
Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
This position requires working in Critical Care Units.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Qualifications</h2></div><div>
Licensure/Certification:
Required:<ul><li>
Master's degree in Nursing or related field.</li><li>
Experience Required: None required.</li><li>
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGAC-NP) by the Board of Nurse Examiners in the State of Texas, and recognition by the Board of Nurse Examiners as a Nurse Practitioner.</li></ul></div></div></div> 
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.</div>

Assistant Profesor - Nurse Practitioner

VALLEY INTENSIVISTS PULMONOLOGISTS AND SLEEP SPECIALISTS

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioners to join our growing healthcare team. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive care to patients, diagnose and treat various medical conditions, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care in the hospital setting.Responsibilities: - Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests - Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses - Prescribe medications and order appropriate laboratory tests - Provide patient education on disease prevention, management, and treatment options - Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records - Adhere to legal and ethical standards in healthcare practicesExperience: - Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred - Strong knowledge of utilization review processes and standards - Proficient in conducting physical examinations and interpreting diagnostic tests - Familiarity with physiology principles and their application in clinical practice - Experience in critical care is necessary.Qualifications: - Valid Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas - Master's degree in Nursing - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound clinical judgments - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRNAbility to Relocate:<ul><li>McAllen, TX 78503: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Prisma Health

<div>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Working directly with Intensivists to provide care to a specific patient population within the guidelines of written protocols. Will be performing critical care procedures such as, but not limited to, intubation, arterial lines/central line insertion, chest tube placement and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
Accountabilities<ul><li>
Patient evaluation: Assess patients by performing medical history and physical examination, including the medical, nursing, functional and financial conditions. Document all assessments in the patient medical record as appropriate.</li><li>
Ordering of tests: Order appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs and diagnostic procedures based on assessment and follow-up as appropriate.</li><li>
Write Prescriptions and Orders: Write prescriptions/physician order under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines.</li><li>
Patient Care: Manage care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel. Provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.</li><li>
Rounds/ Documentation: Rounds on inpatients based on directions of the attending physician. Dictate and document patient history, physical exam and plans of care. Document admission and discharge notes when appropriate, ensuring that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.</li><li>
Invasive Procedures: Perform specific invasive procedures, within the scope of advanced practice nursing.</li><li>
Care improvement and evaluation: Evaluate the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for improvements in patient care and clinical operations.</li><li>
Research: Participate in research projects, papers or other publications.</li></ul>
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent.
Experience - 3 years- Previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU, CCU required. Some NP experience preferred but physicians will provide additional training.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
NURSE PRACTITIONER - NLNP
South Carolina Official Recognition Nurse Practitioner
Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License
South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above
n/a
Other Required Skills and Experience<ul><li>
Clerical Testing</li><li>
Basic computer skills</li><li>
Word processing</li><li>
Mathematical skills</li><li>
Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib)</li></ul>
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
1 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
3280 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300
Department
32801000 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300-Practice Operations
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</div>

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pulmonology - Acute Care - Midlands

CNJHS LLC

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic cardiology office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact on patient health. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for healthcare professionals looking to contribute their expertise while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.Duties<ul><li>Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical histories, and physical examinations focused on cardiovascular health.</li><li>Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as echocardiography, sonography, and cardiac catheterization procedures.</li><li>Administer medications and injections, including IV infusion</li><li>Coordinate patient care plans, discharge planning, and follow-up appointments utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Practice fusion or EPIC</li><li>Provide triage support by evaluating urgent cases via telehealth or in-person visits, ensuring timely intervention.</li><li>Support clinical research initiatives related to cardiology and participate in quality improvement projects aligned with NCQA standards.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Current Nurse Practitioner licensure with valid certification to practice in the state.</li><li>Experience working in cardiology or related fields such as internal medicine or critical care; familiarity with hospital medicine or Level I/II trauma centers is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; experience with telehealth platforms is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and utilization review processes for accurate documentation and billing.</li><li>Strong clinical skills including physical examinations, medication administration, venipuncture, IV insertion, and sterile technique.</li><li>Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in outpatient or inpatient settings; experience with hospital or ICU environments preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for patient education, health coaching, and collaboration with physicians and specialists.</li><li>Additional skills such as sonography, pulmonary function assessment, or esthetic laser treatment are advantageous but not required. Join us to be part of a vibrant healthcare team committed to excellence in cardiovascular care! We value your expertise and enthusiasm as we work together to improve patient outcomes through innovative practices and compassionate service.</li></ul>Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Part time NP for cardiology office

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

<div>Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt&rsquo;s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VUH Advanced Practice Provider
Job Summary:
The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in critical care settings, including surgical and medical ICUs. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application.
.
POSITION SHIFT
<ul><li>Nights
</li><li>7p-9a
 </li><li>Two-three shifts per week
</li><li>Some weekend shifts required
</li></ul>DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The environment on this brand-new unit will be upbeat and challenging with strong team collaboration among providers and nurses. APPs will have a large amount of autonomy and support.
APPs will manage patient care for patients being treated for:
<ul><li>Acute Respiratory Failure
</li><li>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
</li><li>Multisystem Organ Failure
</li><li>Sepsis
</li><li>Drug Overdoses
</li><li>Gastrointestinal Bleeds
</li><li>Diabetic Ketoacidosis
</li><li>Hypertensive Crisis
</li><li>Acute/Chronic Renal Failure
</li><li>Liver Failure/Cirrhosis 
</li></ul><div> 
 
The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in critical care settings, including surgical and medical ICUs. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application.
 
 
NP Qualifications
 
<ul><li>12 months of nursing experience preferred.
</li><li>12 months of nurse practitioner experience in critical care preferred.
</li><li>Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing License with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe
</li><li>National Specialty Board Certification in Acute or Critical Care, specific to age population; Eligible for NPI and DEA
</li></ul> 
PA Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Tennessee Physician Assistant License
</li><li>National Specialty Board Certification
</li><li>Eligible for NPI and DEA
</li></ul></div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
</li><li>In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
</li><li>Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
</li><li>Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
</li><li>Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
</li><li>Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;
</li><li>Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;
</li><li>Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;
</li>Facilitates the patient&rsquo;s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
<ul><li>Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in medical center committees, professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
</li><li>Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing.
</li><li>Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality. Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidences to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.
</li><li>Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life. Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal findings. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care recognizing the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient's control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents findings, assessment and plan of care.
</li><li>Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus but also other sciences that support his/her field of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issues affecting society and other societies around the globe. Demonstrates commitment in maintaining current evidence based knowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families, students and other members of the healthcare team in clinical topics and application of clinical knowledge.
</li><li>Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
 </li></ul>Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center&rsquo;s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
<ul><li>Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
</li><li>Dental and /or vision plan
</li><li>403 (b) retirement plan
</li><li>Paid Time off (flex PTO)
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
</li><li>Short-Long term disability
</li><li>Subsidized backup childcare
</li><li>And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
</li></ul>Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here .
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeTennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience 
 
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Master's
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.</div>

Nurse Practitioner Medical ICU

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

<div>Specialization: 
Acute Care 
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Consortium (ICC) is seeking a PRN critical care nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join Doctors&rsquo; of Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA. 
Qualified Candidates:<ul><li>
Acute care certification required for Nurse Practitioners</li><li>
ICU APP Experience and established critical care procedural skill set strongly desired</li><li>
APP providers must be proficient with, and credentialed to perform routine Critical Care procedures including central and arterial line placement, thoracentesis, intubations and management of mechanical ventilation, work independently, and be able to carry a minimum patient load of 8-10 patients per shift.</li><li>
24-bed ICU</li><li>
24/7 coverage &ndash; 1 MD &amp; 1 APP day/ 2 APPs at night with MD call coverage</li><li>
Ability to work PRN, 2-4 shifts per month</li><li>
Mix of days and nights, 12 hour shifts</li></ul> 
Incentive/Benefits Package: 
<ul><li>
Competitive hourly compensation</li><li>
Appropriate staffing models and flexible scheduling</li><li>
100% covered occurrence-based malpractice Insurance</li><li>
Expert practice management including privileging, provider enrollment, and billing and collections</li><li>
Autonomy and the ability to work at the top of your scope</li></ul> 
About ICC Healthcare:<ul><li>
ICC employees over 650 providers in 65+ programs</li><li>
We are part of the HCA Healthcare system of care</li><li>
HCA owns and operates over 190 facilities in 20 states</li><li>
The success of the ICC program relies on strong team building strategies within the ICU, the hardwiring of best practice evidence base protocols and streamlining the delivery of hospital wide critical care services.</li><li>
Our providers have the ability to impact change on a national scale through our association with HCA</li><li>
We believe work/life balance is an important and strive to help providers maintain this balance</li><li>
Our partnership with HCA provides access to data on a large scale and allows us to test and implement new models of care and management for the best interest of our patients and providers</li></ul>
About Doctors Hospital of Augusta:<ul><li>
A full service, 354-bed acute care hospital where we provide personalized care and are committed to the care and improvement of human life.</li><li>
Leading the way in robotic surgery, advanced orthopedic procedures, emergency care, and women&rsquo;s services, we have expert physicians our patients can rely on, who are committed to excellent outcomes in a safe environment.</li><li>
Recognized as one of America&rsquo;s 50 Best in Surgical Care in 2022, along with numerous other Healthgrades excellence awards, demonstrating a culture of</li><li>
We are a Level II Trauma Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, certified in Primary Stroke Care, and the first in the area to be designated a Center of Excellence in Women&rsquo;s Health Surgery.</li><li>
As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, we provide complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year.</li></ul>
Augusta, Georgia is centrally located in the state and is known worldwide as the home of the Masters Golf Tournament. Whether you enjoy visiting museums, boating on the Savannah River, golfing, shopping, or dining at one of Augusta's award-winning restaurants, you are sure to find it here. If you're looking for a vacation or short getaway, Augusta is within three hours of picturesque beaches and mountains around the Southeast.</div>

PRN Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

<div>Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt&rsquo;s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VUH Advanced Practice Provider
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The PA provides healthcare in critical care settings, including surgical and medical ICUs. The PA has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. The PA demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The PA has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application.
.
POSITION SHIFT
<ul><li>Nights
</li><li>7p-9a
 </li><li>Two-three shifts per week
</li><li>Some weekend shifts required
</li></ul>DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The environment on this brand-new unit will be upbeat and challenging with strong team collaboration among providers and nurses. APPs will have a large amount of autonomy and support.
APPs will manage patient care for patients being treated for:
<ul><li>Acute Respiratory Failure
</li><li>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
</li><li>Multisystem Organ Failure
</li><li>Sepsis
</li><li>Drug Overdoses
</li><li>Gastrointestinal Bleeds
</li><li>Diabetic Ketoacidosis
</li><li>Hypertensive Crisis
</li><li>Acute/Chronic Renal Failure
</li><li>Liver Failure/Cirrhosis 
</li></ul><div> 
 
NP Qualifications
 
<ul><li>12 months of nursing experience preferred.
</li><li>12 months of nurse practitioner experience in critical care preferred.
</li><li>Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing License with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe
</li><li>National Specialty Board Certification in Acute or Critical Care, specific to age population; Eligible for NPI and DEA
</li></ul> 
PA Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Tennessee Physician Assistant License
</li><li>National Specialty Board Certification
</li><li>Eligible for NPI and DEA
</li></ul></div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
</li><li>In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
</li><li>Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
</li><li>Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
</li><li>Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
</li><li>Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;
</li><li>Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;
</li><li>Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;
</li>Facilitates the patient&rsquo;s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
<ul><li>Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in medical center committees, professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
</li><li>Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing.
</li><li>Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality. Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidences to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.
</li><li>Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life. Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal findings. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care recognizing the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient's control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents findings, assessment and plan of care.
</li><li>Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus but also other sciences that support his/her field of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issues affecting society and other societies around the globe. Demonstrates commitment in maintaining current evidence based knowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families, students and other members of the healthcare team in clinical topics and application of clinical knowledge.
</li><li>Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
 </li></ul>Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center&rsquo;s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
<ul><li>Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
</li><li>Dental and /or vision plan
</li><li>403 (b) retirement plan
</li><li>Paid Time off (flex PTO)
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
</li><li>Short-Long term disability
</li><li>Subsidized backup childcare
</li><li>And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
</li></ul>Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here .
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeTennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience 
 
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Master's
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.</div>

PA Medical ICU

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