TeamHealth cultivates leaders to guide their teams toward goals like client retention and patient satisfaction, as well as the ultimate goal - high-quality patient care. The critical care lead is an advanced practice provider (APP) responsible for delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU or other acute care settings. This leadership role also includes oversight of nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) activities within the critical care team, coordination with multidisciplinary clinicians, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring evidence-based practice standards. The lead APC will serve as a clinical expert, mentor, and liaison for nursing and medical staff.
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists and the interdisciplinary team
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, order labs and imaging, and prescribe medications
- Execute and manage invasive procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, intubation (if credentialed), and chest tube placement, as appropriate
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and develop care plans for ICU patients
- Respond to emergencies and rapid response calls as needed
Leadership and Oversight
Lead, mentor, and support the nurse practitioner team in the critical care unitParticipate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of APCsCollaborate with leadership to develop APC practice protocols and policiesServe as a liaison between APCs, nursing, physicians, and administrative staffChampion evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives within the ICUEducation and Training
Provide training, preceptorship, and ongoing education for APCs, nurses, and other staffPromote professional development and continuing education among team membersMaintain own clinical competencies and certifications in critical careCompetitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $75 to $90 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.
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Competitive salary and leadership stipendMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plan with employer matchingPaid time off and free virtual CMEOpportunities for advancement and professional development