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Nurse Practitioner - ICU

ICU in Owensboro, KY - Owensboro
Owensboro, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2025

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Summary

Job Summary

In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in the adult intensive care unit.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
  • Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers.
  • Provides counseling and education to patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and treatment options.
  • Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
  • Assists with admissions, consults, daily progress notes, and transfers from critical care unit.
  • Coordinates care between medical specialties.
  • Participates in morning rounding with intensivist and rounding with the multidisciplinary intensive care team.
  • Assists intensivists with procedures which include central line and arterial line placement; additional procedures may include chest tube placement and thoracentesis with the pulmonologists/intensivists.
  • Assists with basic ventilator management.
  • Performs critical care ultrasound procedures.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
  • APRN - National certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) required upon hire OR
  • APRN - National certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) required upon hire AND
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Rarely
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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