Advanced Practice Provider; NP/PA - SOM MICU
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Description
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SummaryAn Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high‑quality, cost‑effective care to patients within the APP’s scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
IntensivistOverview
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) intensivist is a member of the UNC critical care team. Their primary responsibility is to provide continuous and comprehensive care for acutely ill and critically ill patients in an intensive care setting.
This position reports to the Medical Director(s) of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
This position may also serve as a resource to acute‑care floor and step‑down units if special needs or medical emergencies arise in those clinical areas.
Role & ResponsibilitiesThe APP intensivist has specialized skills and knowledge related to the acute and critical care settings in which s/he practices. He/she will perform physical exams, collect/document data, conduct approved diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, order/schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribe appropriate interventions/medications, and provide direct patient care services. He/she is expected to collaborate with all members of the care team to deliver efficient, safe high‑quality care to patients in accordance with UNC Policies and Procedures.
Responsibilities- Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence‑based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow‑up management. Actively incorporates evidence‑based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs.
Maintains clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintains essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintains extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Develops comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients. Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
Prioritizes work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards. Leads/participates in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities.
- Appropriately and professionally educates clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up. Collaborates with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient/family centered care. Develops educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provides education/instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively recognizes and participates in identification and achievement of self‑learning needs. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs.
- Provides instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and or staff meetings. Participates in community/network outreach programs. Develops/leads community/network outreach programs.…
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