Nurse Practitioner Intensive Care Unit; ICU

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse who is accountable for functions which enhance the delivery of patient care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice through education, role modeling, standards development, quality improvement, program development and coordination and other duties assigned by the director. This NP is a member of the Advance Practice Nurses Group. This role focuses on the critical care/pulmonary patient population.

The NP works in collaboration with directors, clinical managers and other CPM/NP positions. Duties include but are not limited to the following: bringing innovative ideas from and to the bedside, establishing clinical performance criteria and contributing to the analysis and appraisal of staff performance results through assessment of clinical abilities; pertinent advanced practice policy development; participating in quality improvement activities;

and ensuring compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards. This position’s role is to promote the provision of effective, high quality patient and family focused care to all patients.

• Participate in bringing innovative ideas from and to the bedside, establish clinical performance criteria, and contribute to the analysis and appraisal of staff performance through assessment of clinical abilities.
• Contribute to pertinent advanced practice policy development and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards and promote the provision of high quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with directors, clinical managers and CPM/NP positions to support care delivery in the critical care/pulmonary population.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher, major in Acute Care or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required.

Current California RN license required. Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an ACNP/AGACNP or other BRN-approved body required. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. NP obtains a furnishing license and DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above within 6 months of hire and maintains thereafter.

Two (2) years clinical experience, including care of pulmonary/critical care patients preferred. Successful completion of Fundamental Critical Care Support Course preferred. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Newly graduated Acute Care Nurse Practitioners welcome to apply.

Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status. Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups:
Adult and Geriatric. Demonstrates clear credentials check through the AHP process. Demonstrates ability to clearly set behavioral limits.

Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at North Bay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Excellent communication skills with patients, professional staff, and support staff.

$97.99 to $119.16 per hour based on years of experience doing the duties

At North Bay Health, we are guided by our values:
Nurturing Care;
Own It;
Respect;
Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.

This is an exciting time to join North Bay Health.

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