Pulmonary Critical Care Nights - Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Macon

JOB PURPOSE:

Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU, CCU and CVICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical/Surgical Critical Care environment under physician supervision. The APP will manage patients across the continuum of critical care, including admissions, daily management, procedures, consultations, and discharges.

• Conduct patient assessments, histories, physical exams, and treatment planning.
• Manage ICU patients and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Perform admissions, consults, daily rounds, discharges, and advanced care planning discussions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and consulting services.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including:
  • ABGs
  • Chest X-rays
  • Chest CTs
  • Ultrasound studies
  • Laboratory testing

• Airway management and endotracheal intubation
• Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• Central venous catheter placement
• Arterial line placement
• Dialysis catheter placement
• Pulmonary artery catheter management
• Chest tube insertion
• Thoracentesis
• Ventilator management
• ACLS-level resuscitation and emergency response

• ACLS Certification
• Completion of a Difficult Airway Course within one year of hire
• Maintain procedural competencies and CME requirements
• Maintain state licensure and national certification
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research activities

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in Critical Care Center of Excellence activities.
• Attend journal clubs, grand rounds, committee meetings, and four in-person staff meetings annually.
• Assist with onboarding and education of new hires.
• Support IRB-approved research as applicable.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Experience managing high-acuity ICU patients
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfort with invasive procedures and emergency interventions
• A strong commitment to patient care, education, and continuous professional development

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program with current licensure through the Georgia Composite Medical Board
  .
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master's degree in Nursing and current Georgia licensure as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).

• Current Georgia licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C),
  or
• Current Georgia licensure as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation