Advance Practice Provider

Job description

The Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit treats critically ill patients with neurological injuries. Care in the NSICU follows evidence-based guidelines and clinical pathways developed by the multidisciplinary team. The APP faculty is expected to work a fair share of weekday, night and weekend shifts. If desired, the APP faculty may choose a night shift-only assignment after an appropriate orientation period.
Clinical Responsibilities:
• Assessment and treatment of patients in the NSICU under the direction of critical care trained physician faculty, including performance of basic ICU procedures including arterial and central line placement and lumbar puncture.
• Rounding on patients in the NSICU with physician faculty, fellows and residents and developing and implementing clinical plans of care.
• Consultation with specialty care providers when appropriate.
• Communication with patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and progress.
• Working with hospital and unit staff to develop and implement discharge plans for patients in the ICU, and promote patient health through education and counseling.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team to ensure optimal patient care and continuously improve quality of care.
• Adherence to best practice protocols and policies
• Delivery of care compliant with the regulations and guidelines by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Treating all patients and co-workers with dignity and respect in alignment with the OHSU Code of Conduct.
• Supporting a safe and welcoming environment where all can contribute and prosper.

Education and Quality Improvement Responsibilities:
• Orientation and education of trainees and nursing staff on the care standards and protocols in the NSICU.
• Education of nursing staff, fellows, residents and medical students in formal and informal settings.
• Participation in all relevant conferences and team meetings.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team members to establish or revise clinical pathways and patient education materials.
• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in the specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG ACNP) from an accredited program.
• Current RN and NP licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current ANCC Certification in the area of specialization.
• Current ACLS certification.
• DEA certification OR
• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• DEA certification
• Previous experience as provider in critical care setting, ideally with focus on neurological injuries.
• Education directed at critical care.
• Interest in learning advanced clinical skills required to practice in the ICU environment.
• Interest in further developing leadership skills.
• Passion for care of neurologically injured patients.