Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an acute care setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our ICU team at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
About this Opportunity
• employed, PRN position
• 12 – hour shifts in ICU
• Epic EMR
• 403(b) with employer match for eligible employees
About Wellstar Health System
Wellstar consists of Wellstar Medical Group, 240 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospices, homecares, as well as 9 inpatient hospitals. With our approximately 20,000 team members, Wellstar remains committed to its Employer of Choice strategy that has led to numerous accolades for work-life balance, including being named to Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, we share a goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in all our communities.
Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing care to patients in the intensive care unit, under the supervision of a physician. Candidate must be able to perform procedures and manage patients on the ventilator. The typical schedule is 12 hours.
Qualifications
Candidates must be licensed and certified in Georgia and show proof of competency for clinical skills applied for. At least 3 years of ICU experience is required.
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