Department: Arnold Palmer Hospital Cardiac - Intensivists Location: Downtown Orlando Status: Full Time Title: Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, ARNP, NP, PA, PAC Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children’s Hospitals from U.
S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children’s Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
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Acts a member of the intensive care team under the supervision of the ICU physician. Responsibilities Possess specialized skill and knowledge unique to the ICU setting in which they practice (Medical, Surgical, Neurosurgical, Cardiovascular, etc) Provides direct clinical services for critically ill patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards. Obtains comprehensive and focused history and physician exam on critically ill patients Responsible for evaluating critically ill complex (multi-organ failure) patients in the ICU and step down units by synthesizing data, physical exam and pertinent medical history to assess clinical scenario and prescribe appropriate interventions and medications.
Uses clinical judgment and evidence based medicine to order and schedule appropriate laboratory and radiographic studies. Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations. Evaluates critically ill patients in the ICU and step down units by synthesizing data, physical exam and pertinent medical history to assess clinical scenario and prescribe appropriate interventions and medications.
Works in collaboration with supervising and consulting physicians to formulate and implement plan for management of critical ill patients. Performs complex procedures, as credentialed, in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical problems (including but not limited to: Central venous catheter placement, arterial catheter placement, chest tube placement, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, endotracheal intubation, therapeutic bronchoscopy –i.e removal of secretions and BAL.) Performs advanced cardiac life support.
In a medical emergency, the physician assistant will act on behalf of the supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient. Removes catheters, drains, sutures and staples. Interprets arterial blood gas report and appropriate management of invasive and noninvasive modes of mechanical ventilation.
Assesses need for vasoactive medication and places appropriate order sets and titration parameters. Interpretation of invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring, waveforms and EKG and institutes appropriate interventions. Interprets radiographic tests, including but not limited to CT scan, MRI and X-rays.
Operates with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and generally in a highly specialized area Performs emergent lifesaving procedures in cases such cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar catastrophe. Performs preliminary daily rounds independently and daily multidisciplinary rounds (i.e., attending physicians, fellows, pharmacist, dietician, respiratory therapist) Assesses patient for changes in status and capable of instituting appropriate interventions in sub-acute, acute and emergent situations.
Notifies attending physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Initiates necessary emergent interventions to stabilize acutely deteriorating patients. Prescribes medication using evidence based medicine, clinical judgment and plan of care as discussed in rounds as agent for supervision physician.
Writes and/or dictates concise thorough patient progress notes, consult notes, history and physical notes and clinical resumes. Documents the preparation, procedure, outcome and complications of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures performed. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedures or tests to patients, patient’s family and staff.
Provides family-centered care by communicating with family regarding the changing health care status of their family member. Provides family education as needed and works to answer or address family’s questions or concerns. Assesses family adaptation, coping skills and need for crisis or other intervention.
Utilizes current research and evidence based medicine approach in all clinical practice. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Participates in basic science and clinical research projects. Participates in departmental weekend/ holiday rounding as required Qualifications Education/Training Nurse Practitioner MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.
Physician Assistant Graduate of accredited physician assistant program. Licensure/Certification Nurse Practitioner APRN license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current BLS certification. Physician Assistant Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida. Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.
Experience Critical Care experience preferred Pediatrics experience required