NP - Medical / Pulmonary ICU
Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in
Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of
teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of
individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of
changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be
valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has
the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and
celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of
something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in
their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through
preeminent programs in patient care, education, and
research.Organization:VUH Advanced Practice ProviderJob
Summary:Vanderbilt University Hospital is expanding!We are hiring
NP (s) or Physician Assistant (s) for the Medical/Pulmonary ICU
that will be located in a new 15-story tower on the hospital's main
campus. Advanced Practice Providers will also provide patient care
in the MICU..Sign-On Bonus:$15,000 Candidates with minimum 1 Year
Advanced Practice ICU experienceThe sign-on bonus is not eligible
for previous employees that worked at VUMC within the last 12
months.Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates.POSITION
SHIFTNights7p-9a Two-three shifts per weekDEPARTMENT SUMMARYThe
environment on this brand-new unit will be upbeat and challenging
with strong team collaboration among providers and nurses. APPs
will have a large amount of autonomy and support.APPs will manage
patient care for patients being treated for:Acute Respiratory
FailureAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Multisystem Organ
FailureSepsisDrug OverdosesGastrointestinal BleedsDiabetic
KetoacidosisHypertensive CrisisAcute/Chronic Renal FailureLiver
Failure/CirrhosisThe Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in
collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP
provides healthcare in critical care settings, including surgical
and medical ICUs. The NP has didactic education, clinical
competency and national certification in identified area of
clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical
judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal
communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is
responsible for professional development and competency validation.
The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and
application.NP QualificationsConsideration may be given to
candidates that can obtain license/certification within 3 months,
in accordance with state guidelines.-12 months of nursing
experience preferred.-12 months of nurse practitioner experience in
critical care preferred.-Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing
License with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe (Required within 3
months of hire).-National Specialty Board Certification in Acute or
Critical Care, specific to age population; Eligible for NPI and DEA
(which will be required within 3 months of hire)PA
QualificationsConsideration may be given to candidates that can
obtain license/certification within 3 months, in accordance with
state guidelines.-Tennessee Physician Assistant License (Required
within 3 months of hire)-National Specialty Board Certification
(Required within 3 months of hire).-Eligible for NPI and DEA (which
will be required within 3 months of hire)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents
complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination,
assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare
services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and
manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for
diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using
appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic
information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms
differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic,
non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected
outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in
planning and implementing care; Initiates appropriate referrals and
consultations; Provides specialty specific consultation services
upon request and within specialty scope of practice; Facilitates
the patients transition between and within health care settings,
such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.TECHNICAL
CAPABILITIES Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced):
Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that
reflect a commitment to continuous professional development,
ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward their patients,
their profession and society. Participates in professional
organizations and activities that influence advanced practice
and/or health outcomes of a population focus. Professionalism
(Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to
continuous professional development, ethical practice,and a
responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and
society. Participates in medical center committees, professional
organizations and activities that influence advanced practice
and/or health outcomes of a population focus. Interpersonal and
Communication Skills (Advanced): Demonstrates interpersonal and
communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain
professional relationships with patients, families, and other
members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge
effectively both orally and in writing. Practice-Based Scholarly
Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates the use of
scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and
improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice
and is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality.
Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of
clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to
improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidences
to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the
humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.
Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates
established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences,
and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the
education of others. Demonstrates knowledge of population focus but
also other sciences that support his/her field of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of common and important health issues
affecting society and other societies around the globe.
Demonstrates commitment in maintaining current evidence based
knowledge through continuous learning. Educates patients, families,
students and other members of the healthcare team in clinical
topics and application of clinical knowledge. Patient and Family
Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate,
appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention
of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life.
Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously
diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills
to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal
findings. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the
development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of
practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families
over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care
and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making.
Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include
confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust,
and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences,
values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient's
control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable
plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making.
Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the
evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents
findings, assessment and plan of care. Our Nursing Philosophy:We
believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to
Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of quality in patient
care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art
and science focused on helping people, families and communities
reach excellent health and well-being.As a Vanderbilt University
Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and
their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of
hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits
offered:Affordable High Quality Health Plan OptionsDental and /or
vision plan403 (b) retirement planPaid Time off (flex PTO)Tuition
Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)Short-Long
term disabilitySubsidized backup childcareAnd many more... Ask us
about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay
Program!Achieve the Remarkable:Learn more about VUMC Nursing here
.Core Accountabilities:Organizational Impact: Delivers
projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives
of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/
Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or
data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the
input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of
knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other
areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and
guides team members.Core Capabilities :Supporting Colleagues: -
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in
developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain
knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders
using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen
relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group
interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit
different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: -
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and
future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to
better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems
from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret
opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful
Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a
constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring
High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in
formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses
quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies
various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover
underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all
aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety
checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources
Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of
ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. -
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the
departmental work to effectively manage resources for a
department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong
understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate
opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas:
Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple
sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional
approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for
learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address
short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult
situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement;
actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative
elements.Position
Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Licensed Nurse
Practitioner - TennesseeWork Experience:Relevant Work
ExperienceExperience Level:Less than 1
yearEducation:Master'sVanderbilt Health is committed to fostering
an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is
committed to the principles of equal opportunity.
EOE/Vets/Disabled.by Jobble
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