The Critical Care APP functions within the GSH Medical ICU areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.

The Medical ICU APP functions primarily in managing critically ill adults and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day care of critically ill patients while in the ICU.

In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP may also play a role in the admissions process including ICU triage.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

1 yr

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

ACNP, AGACNP, PA-C with ICU Experience.

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