Nurse Practitioner-Adult ICU
Core
Manage and provide patient medical care in the Adult ICU by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with physicians.
Role type
Adult ICU Nurse Practitioner
Builds
Patient care plans and health outcomes for adult critical care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Required skills
APRN procedures and protocols, patient assessment, care plan formulation, patient and family education, prescription management, diagnostic test interpretation, documentation, mentoring, committee participation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of MS Board of Nursing regulations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Completes health assessments including patient histories and physical exams; Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests; Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans; Ensures complete documentation of assessments and care; Coaches and mentors newer nurse practitioners; Functions as an expert resource to nursing staff; Serves on nursing councils or hospital committees to improve patient care