ICU

This position assists with the management of Pulmonary Critical Care Service Line patients.  In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will assist with patients that have been admitted into the Pulmonary Service by the pulmonologists or when the Pulmonary Service have been consulted by other physicians.  The Nurse Practitioner may assist the Pulmonary Service Line Physicians with admission of patients, patient rounds, consults, history and physicals, discharges and other duties with their scope of practice.

 EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Masters program.  Evidence of continuing education.  Current unrestricted Tennessee licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse and RN.  Must hold a national Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area.

 EXPERIENCE:  Prefer 1-3 years NP experience with cardiac patients in acute hospital setting.  Previous experience as RN in ICU or cardiac step-down.

 SKILLS:  ACLS, Prescriptive Authority (DEA Number), proficient in clinical skills of assessment

This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process within an assigned unit; assesses, treats and care for patients demonstrating an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Oversees the work of other professional and non-professional personnel.

1. EDUCATION: Graduate of a school of professional nursing. Current Tennessee RN license.

2. EXPERIENCE: Experience in acute care nursing preferred. 

3. SKILLS:  BLS required at hire or during orientation, IV Qualified