
Critical Care APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Anesthesiology
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care APP Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation reimbursement, which will be discussed with interviewed candidates. In addition, hires are eligible for additional compensation bonuses tied to productivity and retention. These positions offer billable hours, shift and holiday differential, and monthly bonuses.Position Details:
· Full-time (average 40 hours per week).
· Schedule consists of an average of (3) 12-13 hour shifts per week to include up to 50% nights, weekends, holidays, and paid call.
· Flexible scheduling options may be available, including weekend and/or night shift-only options with additional incentives.
· Eligibility for a recurring retention bonus given after 12 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
· Monthly bonus (including productivity and shift differential).
· Annual bonus.
· Referral bonus.
The advanced practice provider will be employed by the Department of Anesthesiology within WashU Medicine, a top ranked medical school in the country. The APP will work at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a nationally recognized Magnet center and ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and/or affiliated BJC community hospitals, and telemedicine.
Opportunities include cardiothoracic ICU, surgical/burn/trauma ICU, combined medical/surgical ICUs, and telemedicine. ICU work locations will be determined based on the applicant's experience and professional interests.
Will practice as an independent provider in collaboration with a fellowship trained intensivist within diverse, skilled, inter-professional critical care teams. The environment is challenging and rewarding and allows the APP the opportunity to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.
The Advanced Practice Provider (Critical Care) provides advanced care to critically ill patients usually in an ICU or Emergency Department or an intensive surgical area required strong procedural skills, critical thinking and the ability to manage high acuity patients independently under the collaboration with an intensivist. Requirements for this role include a master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care certification) or Physician Assistant with concentrated critical care experience or knowledge. Oversees the plan of care ordering tests, medications and treatments for complex conditions.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, participating in inter-professional rounds, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, designing and implementing plans of care, and performing invasive procedures. Typical provider:patient ratio 1:6. In our critical care environments, talents and skills are developed through intellectually stimulating work experiences, ample educational offerings, procedural simulation, and other learning venues.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Lab/research equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:
Required Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or recent completion/anticipated completion of accredited ACNP program
APRN licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
Active licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, and in good standing (or ability to obtain).
Certain/additional certifications or experience may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
Physician Assistant
Graduate of PA program.
Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location (or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire).
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), BLS for Healthcare Providers, Chronic Disease Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Diagnostic Testing, Effective Written Communication, Epic EHR, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Impella, Interpersonal Relationships, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Organizing, Pacemakers, Patient Care Plans, Patient Management, Patient Medications, Patient Referrals, Patient Restraints, Surgical Drains, Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Wound Care ManagementGrade
S33Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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