AHMG ICU Opportunities at Waterman - APRN or PA-C
AdventHealth Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
AdventHealth Medical Group Opportunities in the ICU – AdventHealth Central Florida
Nurse Practitioner, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C
Full Time Opportunity Serving AdventHealth Waterman
At AdventHealth we believe it’s about more than mending what’s broken and healing what hurts, it’s about compassionate, lifelong, whole-person care. Start changing lives today by joining a healthcare system where we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
We are looking for PA’s and APRN’s to serve as members of our expanding critical care team in our Waterman unit. The APP assist in management of critically ill patients in our closed ICU. The ideal candidate would apply specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU settings to contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.
General Summary:
The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital (other duties as assigned):
- Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners.
- Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents as necessary
- Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.
- Procedures performed but not limited to: inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment, CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, repositioning endotracheal tubes; and defibrillation
- Directing administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols
- Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Schedule Information:
- 14 - 12-hour shifts are required per month
- Days/Nights: 8 am – 8 pm or 8 pm- 8 am
- 2 weekends per month are required
- Campus: AH Waterman
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certificate required) or Physician Assistant (PA) Studies
- 5 years of ICU RN experience OR 3 years as APRN in the ICU
- 3 years as a PA in the ICU OR 5 years as a PA in a surgical specialty
Certifications:
- Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License
- Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s
- Current ACLS and BLS certification
- FCCS, ATLS certifications (highly preferred but not required)
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Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.