Bedside NP Night Shift | FTE or 1099

At Equum Medical, while our primary offering is innovative telehealth solutions, we recognize the critical value of bedside care. We continue to support healthcare settings where in-person, hands-on care is essential, and we are looking for strong, experienced providers who understand the importance of direct patient care.

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the CMO, the Advanced Practice Provider will work within a small team at a local community hospital, supporting the physicians on staff, as well as working closely with Tele-Intensivist as back up.

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Requirements:

• Nighttime shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Managing 6-8 patients in a 10-12 bed ICU
• Minimum requirement of 4-6 shifts per month
• Acute care certification is required, AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG
• Previous critical care or acute care experience, along with proficiency in procedures such as venous access and airway management, is strongly preferred.
• Position is based in a hospital or healthcare setting with typical risks or discomforts, requiring adherence to standard safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care:

• Provide bedside care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, and other acute care settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including ventilator support, vasopressor therapy, and dialysis.
• Perform procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertions as needed.
• Hands-on experience with central line placement and endotracheal intubation in acute or critical care settings.

Collaborative Care:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with family members, provide updates on patient status and prognosis, and address concerns and expectations.

Clinical Decision-Making:

• Make real-time decisions regarding critical care interventions, treatment adjustments, and monitoring protocols based on patient response and evolving clinical conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging studies) and integrate findings into treatment plans.

Patient and Family Education:

• Provide education to patients and their families about critical illness, treatment options, and recovery expectations.
• Foster an empathetic and supportive environment, especially when discussing end-of-life decisions and advanced directives.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and medical interventions in the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and accreditation standards.