Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Acute Care

Job Summary:

The ICU team at HCA Florida has a full-time opportunity for an experienced APRN or PA.

Qualifications
•Current license as an advanced practice nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the state of Florida
•An Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care card is required for APRNsResponsibilities
•The APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical and nursing services to individuals, families, and groups, with a focus on promoting health and preventing diseases, as well as diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses
•They work both independently and collaboratively with others to diagnose and manage clients' healthcare issues
•They are required to maintain an annual protocol with a supervising physician, as mandated by state professional regulatory agencies
•The Critical Care APPs will work in close collaboration with the Medical ICU attending and team on a daily basis
•Their primary responsibilities include performing new patient evaluations, providing follow-up care for inpatients, coordinating and managing clinical care, and carrying out critical care procedures

HCA Florida Northside:

• 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, an ER 24/7®, and general surgery
• As one of the first hospitals in the area to achieve Atrial Fibrillation Certification (SCPC), our technologically advanced hospital allows our highly skilled physicians, nursing and caregivers to serve our growing community
• Northside Hospital was the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and nationally recognized for quality and safety by earning an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group

St. Petersburg is a growing city on Florida's gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. Known for its pleasant weather, hence its “Sunshine City” nickname, St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach-going. The city also hosts the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art, The Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary, and The Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.