Baptist·Germantown, Tennessee
The Advanced Practice Provider will manage critically ill patients in the ICU by performing comprehensive assessments and executing complex life-saving procedures. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and interpret data from advanced monitoring systems.
Intensive Care Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) will provide advanced care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients.
Diagnose and manage acute and life-threatening conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction, etc.
Develop and implement treatment plans, that include, but not limited to ventilator management and advanced life support interventions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and echocardiograms.
Perform procedures that include, but not limited to central line placement, arterial line placements, intubation, chest tube insertion, and lumbar punctures, Vascath, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Cardioversion.
Skilled in use and interpretation of data from complex monitoring systems such as ventilators, blood gas analysis, CPAP, BiPAP, IABP, Impella, ECMO, advanced hemodynamic monitoring devices (i.e. pulmonary artery catheter), and intracranial pressure monitoring.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based critical care.
Educate patients and families on disease management and post-ICU recovery.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or be a Physician Assistant with an Acute Care specialization. A valid license and board certification in Acute Care are required, along with preferred experience in critical care settings.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Tennessee are often shaped by steady demand in hospice, palliative care, and other settings that need licensed clinicians who can manage complex patients. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for an accredited NP, CNS, or PA background, an active Tennessee license, national certification, and an unrestricted DEA, with hospice, palliative care, ICU experience, or ACHPN/HPCC certification often preferred. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure and certification status first, and use the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits to quickly compare roles without reading every original posting.