Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider, PRN

Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider, PRN

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – works under the direct supervision of an Intensivist to provide comprehensive critical care services for oncology patients.

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care, coordinating clinical services within the critical care team and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies in the ICU and step‑down settings: perform patient assessments, care planning, diagnostic evaluation, treatment management, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, manage symptoms and treatment‑related toxicities, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform patient rounds, consults, and follow‑up visits; assist with inpatient care coordination, including medication management, ordering diagnostics, and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, medications, symptom management, available resources, goals of care, and end‑of‑life discussions when appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and healthcare teams to promote communication, continuity of care, and efficient clinical operations.
• Complete timely and accurate medical record documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and required clinical records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education and training, professional development activities, team meetings, and departmental projects.

Must be available to work a minimum of three shifts per quarter, with additional shifts based on departmental needs. Schedule includes 12‑hour shifts (7:00a.m.–7:00p.m. and/or 7:00p.m.–7:00a.m.), including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Required Qualifications:
• Current Georgia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• For Nurse Practitioners:
  National Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• For Physician Assistants:
  Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) through NCCPA.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); if obtained through another provider, AHA certification must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain required continuing medical education (CME) hours and professional certifications as required by the applicable licensing organization.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Oncology nursing/clinical experience.
• Oncology certifications such as ONS Certification and/or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.