Critical Care APP; Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - ICU

Scheduled Hours

40

We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care APP Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider position is eligible for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. These positions offer billable hours, shift and holiday differential, and monthly bonuses.

• Full-time (average 40 hours per week).
• Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12‑13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call.
• Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift‑only options with additional incentives.
• Eligibility for a recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
• Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential).
• Annual bonus.
• Referral bonus.

The advanced practice provider will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology within WashU Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The APP will work at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and/or affiliated BJC community hospitals, and telemedicine.

Opportunities include cardiothoracic ICU, surgical/burn/trauma ICU, combined medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine. ICU work locations will be determined based on the applicant's experience and professional interests.

Will practice as an independent provider in collaboration with a fellowship trained intensivist within diverse, skilled, inter‑professional critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding and allows the APP the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.

• Obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, participating in inter‑professional rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, designing and implementing plans of care, and performing invasive procedures.
• Typical provider:patient ratio 1:6.
• Talents and skills are developed through intellectually stimulating work experiences, ample educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning venues.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or recent completion/anticipated completion of accredited ACNP program.
• APRN licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
• Active licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, and in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• Certain/additional certifications or experience may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location (or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire).
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.

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