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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant ICU (Nights)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Acute Care APP will collaborate with the intensivist to provide advanced, evidence-based clinical care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU, focusing on in-house management of critical and non-critical patients. Primary duties include performing comprehensive assessments, managing complex failures, implementing protocols, placing orders, seeking consults, and documenting all care accurately.

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description: And position requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

Work Shift: 7 on / 7 off, 12-hour shift (7p-7a)

Job Summary

The Acute Care APP will work in collaboration with the intensivist and other healthcare professionals while providing advanced, evidence-based clinical care to the critically ill adult patients in the ICU unit.

Major areas of responsibilities include in-house management of the critical and non-critical patients in the Intensive Care Unit, participation in multidisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives. Required to work rotating 12 hour - 7 on / 7 off shifts which include weekends and/or holidays as indicated with fixed nights or days.

The primary duties include

  • Perform comprehensive assessments and develop differential diagnoses for critically ill patients.
  • Manage complex, multi- organ system failure and implement critical care protocols under the supervision and collaboration of the attending physician.
  • Placing orders for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities as part of the care plan and interpreting and responding to the results
  • Seeking appropriate specialty and sub-specialty consults
  • Document all care and procedures accurately and promptly in the medical record
  • Collaborate with all colleagues on the care team to ensure high quality care delivery
  • Communicate effectively with patients’ families, providing education and updates on plan of care and prognosis.
  • Respond to emergencies, codes, and rapid response calls within the ICU

Minimum Qualifications

  • (Acute Care Certification required)
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or graduate of a accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License – Acute Care or Physician Assistant Licensure
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in critical care or emergency medicine preferred, new graduates with relevant ICYU RN experience may be considered.
  • Familiarity with ventilator management and advanced life support
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association and America Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health.

Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.

Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.

Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching, reaching

Employment

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission]y clicking here [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission], before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

Equal opportunity employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with current Louisiana licensure for Acute Care APRN or Physician Assistant. A minimum of 1-2 years of critical care or emergency medicine experience is preferred, though new graduates with relevant ICU RN experience may be considered, and Acute Care Certification is required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Ventilator Management
  • Multidisciplinary Rounds
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Diagnostic Modalities
  • Critical Care Protocols
  • Critical Care Management
  • Differential Diagnoses
  • Specialty Consults
  • Advanced Clinical Care
  • Multi-Organ System Failure

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Covington, Louisiana
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

A full-service acute care facility delivering world-class healthcare and the latest technology, St. Tammany Health System provides today’s life-improving procedures with the utmost care and emphasis on wellness, prevention and disease management. STHS is a self-supporting...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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