APRN/PA - SICU
Core
Provide collaborative care planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) alongside attending physicians and surgical residents.
Role type
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (SICU)
Builds
Continuity of care for surgical ICU patients
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Intensive Care
Required skills
Acute care clinical assessment, patient/family education, care plan development, diagnostic test interpretation, pharmacologic treatment planning, quality improvement, billing and coding (ICD-10/CPT), interdisciplinary communication
Preferred skills
DNP, leadership experience, independent practice experience, prescriptive authority
Technologies
EKG machines, scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct daily rounds and monitor patient progress; perform comprehensive physical examinations and behavioral assessments; coordinate care with case managers, social workers, and bedside nurses; document health data and care plans; complete billing forms; participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate patient response to care plans and modify as needed.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC