Overview
Neuro Critical Care – PA or APRN
AdventHealth Orlando is seeking an experienced NeuroICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our expanding critical care team. The APP would be based out of AdventHealth Orlando, which has approximately 165 critical care beds. Our Neuro Critical Care unit is currently 28 beds. Our group is currently looking to continue to grow its comprehensive and successful 24/7 closed ICU model.
The APP would serve as a member of the Neurocritical Care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients at AdventHealth. The PA/APRN applies specialized skills and knowledge related to Neuro ICU settings in which they practice, contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting at AdventHealth.
General Summary: Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, the APP will assist with:
- Providing direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with multi-system failure, utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient’s physician
- Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and document findings in accordance with hospital requirements
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners
- Perform CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation; directing administration of life supporting drugs, and defibrillation
- Insert and manage arterial catheters, central venous catheters and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment
- Interface patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions
- Perform admissions to Neuro ICU during night shifts and consultations to Neuro-Intermediate Unit during day shifts
- Formulate and implement a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries
- Assess patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient
- Participate and assist with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the patients admitted to the ICU
Schedule Details
- All Inpatient - 14 (12-hour) shifts per month
- Extra shifts available with differential
- Night shifts include differential pay
- Days and nights required, 7AM to 7PM, or 7PM to 7AM.
- No call
- Perform admissions to Neuro ICU during night shifts and Neuro-Intermediate Unit during day shifts. The APP will mostly be overseeing the intermediate care unit patients as consulting provider during daytime shifts.
Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certification) or Physician Assistant Studies
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in the NeuroICU as a PA or ACNP
- Experience as an RN in the NeuroICU (Highly preferred but not required)
Licensure, Certification, & Registration:
- Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
- Certification by NCCPA, ANCC, or other nationally recognized certification organization
- BLS & ACLS & ENLS
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.