Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care Opportunities (FT or PT)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. In addition, the AP will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

CRITICAL CARE ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS AT ST. LUKE'S:

As our health network expands, our CCAP team continues to grow creating multifaceted opportunities within our department and the Network. We have 8 Campuses that provide Critical Care Services to our communities and allow for a diverse Critical Care Population and endless growth opportunities. As a member of the Critical Care Team, you are highly respected, and vital to St. Luke’s mission of providing affordable, high-quality care. As an Advanced Practitioner Provider, you will have the opportunity to practice medicine to your fullest potential in a multidisciplinary, collaborative model with excellent team dynamics.  

• Works in conjunction with critical care physicians and staff to care for medical, surgical and critical care patients as requested.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as directed by the supervising physician. (See credentials list).
• Participates in performance improvement activities, meetings, educational projects, and research projects while supporting the philosophy and strategic plan of the department.
• Demonstrates ability to develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke's University Health Network.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

CRITICAL CARE UNITS:

• Allentown Campus- 15 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Anderson Campus-16 bed mixed Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU
• Bethlehem Campus (Providers rotate through all ICU’s - Cardiac Medical/Surgical ICU 12 bed; Neuro ICU variable bed; Surgical/Trauma ICU variable beds)
• Carbon Campus- 12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• GSL Campus-10 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Monroe Campus-12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Upper Bucks Campus-10 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Warren Campus-12 bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU

SCHEDULE:

• Rotational Schedule days/nights/weekends to provide 24/7 Critical Care APP Coverage.
• Night/Night Weekend ONLY positions available
• 13 hour shifts (6a-7p and 6p-7a)
• 18 shifts in a 6-week block.
• No more than 50% nights and 50% weekends

​JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
• Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs
• Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs. 
• Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges
• As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.  Maintains required continuing medical education
• Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.