HWL - Northside Hospital Forsyth - Intensivist APP - Cumming, GA

We are seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for as assignment in a multi-specialty medical-surgical community hospital ICU. The provider will work alongside attending physicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients. DAY SHIFT. 12 hr shifts. $175 per hour, $225 OVT rate

Key Responsibilities include:

Managing critically-ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting. Typical APP to patient ratio 10-15 ICU patients per APP (with attending MD also available).

Collaborate with attending MDs to develop plan of care and communicate dynamic changes throughout shift.

Conduct ongoing patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions.

Order entry (Cerner EMR) and thorough documentation of History and Physicals, Consultations, Event / Follow-up Notes and Procedure Notes.

Interpret diagnostic testing

Communicate with ICU nursing staff

Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds each shift

Perform invasive procedures including, but not limited to, central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths and introducers) and arterial line insertions abiding by hospital MSO credentialing.

Qualifications:

If NP candidate, *MUST BE ACUTE CARE CERTIFIED*

ACNP or PA with valid national and state licensure

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ICU setting

Proficiency with ICU procedures specifically central and arterial line insertions - **case logs will be requested during credentialing**