Medical ICU - Lexington, KY, United States - Catholic Health Initiatives

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    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, KY is searching for an advanced practice provider to join our critical care team at Saint Joseph Hospital.

    7 on 7 off Night Position.

    Advanced Practice Provider (APP) should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

    Works directly and in collaboration with the Pulmonary/ Critical Care Medicine team.
    Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., Write orders under supervision of a licensed physician

    • Maintain communication with patients and families regarding ongoing medical care and supportive needs.
    • Perform technical skills and other medical acts as delegated by the supervising physician when hospital requirements have been satisfied such as central lines, thoracentesis, and intubations.
    • Serve as a resource for nursing staff and other members of the health care team.
    • Actively participate in conferences and presentations as well as other staff education including but not limited to quality improvements initiatives as directed.
    • Nurse Practitioner requires a Master's degree in Adult Care Advanced Practice Nursing.
    • At least one year of inpatient medicine or ICU provider experience preferred.
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