Advanced Practice Provider - Medical Critical Care (Night-Shift)

Position Summary University Pulmonary Critical Care is now accepting applications for a nocturnal APP. The position is working nights, covering from 6 pm until 6 am. Responsible for covering calls from other providers and nurses, handling consults/admits, rounding on ICU patients in our CVICU, etc. There is a varied patient population in our ICU including pre/postop cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, postop vascular surgery, general medical ICU, etc. APP will also provide coverage for patients requiring cardiac assist devices such as ECMO, Impella, IABPs, and LVAD. Orientation consists of 6 months of training. Training on procedures is provided during orientation. These procedures include central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture. There is also training provided for ECMO and other cardiac assist devices. Position Qualification Degree / Diploma Type Required/Preferred (and/or) Masters or Doctorate in Nursing- Acute Care trained is preferred but not required Masters or Doctorate as a Physician Assistant Experience New graduate APPs are welcome to apply At least 1-2 years of experience as an APP and/or adequate bedside nursing experience in the ICU/ED setting if applying as a new graduate APP Licensure, Certification, Registration Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Tennessee along with Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee or Multi-State Compact License