Advanced Practice Provider- Pulmonary Critical Care

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of pulmonary patients, (including biological, social, nutritional and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable) and outpatient management. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

3. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in state of practice

4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Pulmonary or acute care experience preferred.

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

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