Critical Care​/ICU – Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant midnights – Henry F

Critical Care / ICU – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (full-time, midnights) – Henry Ford Health System

Location: Henry Ford Hospital / 2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI

Patients: 100% Adult – Adult Medicine Intensive Care Unit.

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a Critical Care / ICU position at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

This highly autonomous night-shift role offers the opportunity to care for critically ill patients within a well-established, collegial team of APPs and physicians.

Position Highlights:

• Manage complex ICU patients with a high level of independence
• Perform comprehensive histories and physicals
• Hemodynamic monitoring and management
• Ventilator management
• Perform ICU-related procedures (training available as needed)
• Collaborate closely with Critical Care physicians while growing your practice in a supportive, academically driven environment

Schedule – Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

OR Time – No.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The NP-ICU/Critical Care will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary critical care unit. The NP-ICU/Critical Care will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to critically ill patients and their families. Provides inpatient medical care for critically ill patients requiring ICU level of care. Works in collaboration with intensivist physicians, attending physicians, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.

Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Master s degree in nursing.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

REQUIRED:

Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current state license as a Registered Nurse. Current ACLS/BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required.

Qualifications:

• NP – Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• NP – Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
• PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure and Certification

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)
• National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.

There is guidance to obtain certification after hiring as well.

Experience

• Open to hiring a new graduate with license (cannot be a student graduating within next 4 months)

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.

Conditions of Employment

• Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with applicable state law.
• Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list…