Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: California

Units: SICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care in SICU, Neuro ICU, and CVICU units.
• Manage a daily patient load of 10-16 beds.
• Perform necessary procedures such as central lines and arterial lines.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, critical care fellows, and other healthcare professionals in a co-management model.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and maintain accurate patient records.

Hospital Details:

• Bed Size: 87 beds in the ICU
• Support Staff:
  • Day: Attending physician on staff.
  • Night: APP only, with attending available at home. Critical care fellow present 24/7. Additional attending physicians available for assistance.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Required, either ANCC or AACN certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• State License: Must have an active State of California license.
• DEA: Required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENLS (Emergency Neurological Life Support).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred.

Additional Information:

• Credentialing Timeframe: 60 – 90 days.
• Skills Required: Proficiency in performing central lines and arterial lines.
• Work Environment: Open structure critical care, highly collaborative, and co-managed with surgical and neuro services.