Critical Care Medicine
Job ID: ORD-210395-DNP-KY
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kentucky
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: As soon as privileged
- Shift type: Day Shift
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Call required: Yes
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
The facility operates as a hospital in Western Kentucky providing comprehensive critical care services. The hospital maintains an intensive care unit with dedicated nursing staff and anesthesia support available. Coverage is needed due to a vacancy with ongoing locum tenens requirements.
About the facility location
Kentucky offers diverse regional attractions ranging from natural attractions like Red River Gorge to outdoor recreation opportunities. The region features extensive outdoor activities and entertainment venues such as Churchill Downs and the KFC Yum Center. Visitors can enjoy aquarium visits, distillery tours, and scenic river cruises that showcase the regional landscape with options for both outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking cultural experiences.
About the clinician's workday
The clinician will provide day shift critical care coverage working 12-hour shifts with night call responsibilities in a 7 on, 7 off rotation. Essential duties include managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring while remaining within the ICU throughout the shift. The role requires board certification or ICU experience and involves handling an average of 2 call backs per night. The clinician will collaborate with nursing staff and medical assistants while supported by anesthesia coverage available on-site.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: Variable based on ICU census
- Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, 1 advanced practice clinician on night shift
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-Site
- Prescriptive authority required: Yes
- Shift time(s): 12-hour day shifts with night call, 7 days on and 7 days off schedule
- Procedures required: ICU procedures as needed
- Certifications required: Board certification or ICU experience required
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