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Opportunities in the ICU – AdventHealth Central Florida

AdventHealth Ocala

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We are looking for PA’s and APRN’s to serve as members of our expanding critical care team in our Ocala unit. The APP assist in management of critically ill patients in our 14-bed CVICU and 30-bed Medical ICU. The ideal candidate would apply specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU settings to contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.

General Summary: 

The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital: (other duties as assigned)

• Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings
• 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.
• Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents as necessary
• Collaboration with the CT/CV surgery team on peri/post-operative care for patients
• Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.
• Procedures performed but not limited to: inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment, CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, repositioning endotracheal tubes; defibrillation; and other procedures as required.
• Directing administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Information:

• 14 shifts are required per month
• Days/Nights: 7A to 7P or 7P to 7A – Nights expected
• CVICU and Medical ICU Rotations
• Campus: AH Ocala

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certificate required) or Physician Assistant (PA) Studies
• 3+ years of ICU RN experience
• 3 years as a PA in the ICU OR 5 years as a PA in a surgical specialty

Certifications:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License
• Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• FCCS, CALS certifications (highly preferred but not required)

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Hospital Description

AdventHealth Ocala is located approximately an hour and a half from Orlando and is a 421-bed facility that offers inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care.  It serves Marion County and the Ocala metropolitan areas which is home to many gorgeous parts.  You will be pleased to find thousands of acres of national forest, many miles of recreational trails and waterways, and beautiful horse farms and countryside.  Ocala/Marion County is nationally recognized for its top assets, such as affordable housing and lifestyle.  Designations include:  Fifth Best Place to live in America, 11th most livable city (Ocala), Top 50 Best Small Metropolitan Areas and America’s Top 100 Places to Live.

Community Description

Beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the quiet pleasures of rural living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 90 minutes of the Orlando International Airport, East Coast beaches, Gulf Coast beaches, and the Orlando area attractions. The average temperature is 70 degrees, with summer highs in the 90's and winter lows in the 50's and 60's.