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The Opportunity:
We are hiring an APP in our ICU at the Plaza. We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position.
This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the Neuro Critical Care physicians. A positive attitude and working well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is crucial. ICU background is preferred, new grads will be considered. The level of autonomy increases with experience. The physicians expect to be highly engaged in patient care. The expectation is the APP will work towards being independently credentialed to place radial arterial lines. The APPs work closely with the Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and NSICU intensivist team, nursing staff and pharmacy.
The Schedule:
The schedule is 3 night shifts per week. Hours are from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some shifts are longer depending on how busy the unit is. Expectations are one weekend every three weeks but could require more due to staffing needs. Approximately two Holidays per year are expected. APP will cover the NSICU 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be prepared to work undesirable shifts. The unit is 18 beds. Staffing ranges from 1 to 2 APPs on night shifts. Orientation for new graduates is approximately 5 months and they will be enrolled in the Fellowship program.
The Work:
Why Saint Luke's?
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Advanced Practice Provider (MO) - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke's Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
The Opportunity:
We are hiring an APP in our ICU at the Plaza. We are looking for an APP that is hardworking and has a passion for critical care. This is a full-time night shift position.
This position works closely in a collaborative relationship with the Neuro Critical Care physicians. A positive attitude and working well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is crucial. ICU background is preferred, new grads will be considered. The level of autonomy increases with experience. The physicians expect to be highly engaged in patient care. The expectation is the APP will work towards being independently credentialed to place radial arterial lines. The APPs work closely with the Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and NSICU intensivist team, nursing staff and pharmacy.
The Schedule:
The schedule is 3 night shifts per week. Hours are from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some shifts are longer depending on how busy the unit is. Expectations are one weekend every three weeks but could require more due to staffing needs. Approximately two Holidays per year are expected. APP will cover the NSICU 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Applicants must be prepared to work undesirable shifts. The unit is 18 beds. Staffing ranges from 1 to 2 APPs on night shifts. Orientation for new graduates is approximately 5 months and they will be enrolled in the Fellowship program.
The Work:
- Accountable for advanced nursing practice in the care of assigned patient populations. Responsible for collecting and analyzing client health data. Identifies appropriate expected outcomes. Develop and implement plan of care.
- Provide comprehensive clinical coordination of care and case management.
- Provide consultation to influence plan of care for clients.
- Enhance the abilities of others and effect change in the system.
- Uses prescriptive authority procedures and treatments in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Evaluate clients progress in attaining expected outcomes.
- Conduct nursing research.
- Provide education to patient, family and nursing staff and case manages high risk patients.
Why Saint Luke's?
- We value knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
- The opportunity to make an impact on the health system and the healthcare industry.
- Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Advanced Practice Provider (MO) - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all Saint Luke's Health System employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
