Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care
Description
This on-site, contract position offers an excellent opportunity for an associate-level provider to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic and specialized critical care environment.
In this role, you will work within our critical care team, collaborating alongside physicians, nurses,& specialists to assess, stabilize,and manage acutely ill patients. As a locum provider, you will bring clinical versatility, sharp assessment skills,and the ability to adapt quickly to diverse patient presentations and team dynamics. Your work will directly support the delivery of advanced medical care to some of the most complex patients in our practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis,& management of critically ill patients in the critical care setting.
- Collaborate with intensivists, primary care teams,& nursing staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as clinically appropriate.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work,& imaging to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Administer medications, fluids,& therapies within established scope of practice and facility protocols.
- Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Communicate effectively with patients, families,& the multidisciplinary care team regarding diagnoses, treatment options,& progress.
- Respond promptly to acute changes in patient status & coordinate emergency interventions as needed.
- Provide patient and family-centered education, particularly regarding critical care treatment plans,& discharge or transition of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes,& care efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols,& organizational policies.
Requirements
- Associate-level experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant, ideally within critical care, intensive care, or high-acuity acute care settings.
- Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current, unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA with applicable national board certification.
- Strong clinical assessment,differential diagnosis,& diagnostic decision-making skills for complex critical care patients.
- Solid understanding of hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management,& acute deterioration protocols.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families,& providers.
- Ability to prioritize competing clinical demands in a fast-paced, on-site critical care environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and medical charting.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety,& high standards of care quality.
- Flexibility and adaptability to transition smoothly into locum assignments and new clinical teams.
Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a, 5-7 on/5-7 off
No call requirement
Patient Volume: 15-20 per day
Required Procedures: Arterial lines, central lines, and intubations
Support Staff
MD, nurses, techs, etc.
EMR: MediTech
Must be board-certified
Additional Requirements: DEA and CSR
Paid travel & expenses
