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Opportunity in Critical Care – AdventHealth Lake Wales

AdventHealth Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida, is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Critical Care team. The APP will play a critical role in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients within the ICU setting. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and providing ongoing care and monitoring of patients. Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the ICU team.
  • Perform procedures as needed, including intubations, central line placements, and other critical care interventions.
  • Collaborate with AdventHealth 24/7 Tele-Intensivists on patient care
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient status and care plans.
  • Provide documentation and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to care coordination and decision-making.
  • Respond to and manage acute changes in patient conditions and emergencies.
  • Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols within the ICU.

Ideal candidate should expect:

  • 12-hour shift spanning 12 PM - 12 AM
  • ICU is a partially closed ICU as consults with ICU are required for a patient to be admitted
  • Proficiency with procedures required
  • Confident in managing ICU patients without Critical Care Attending on-site
  • Comprehensive benefits package including occurrence based malpractice, CME allowance, 403b retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability, relocation allowance

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program; Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • ACLS required
  • Acute Certification as an APRN is required
  • FCCS Certification preferred
  • Current state licensure and certifications as required for the role.
  • Previous experience in an ICU or critical care setting is highly preferred.

A strong emphasis will be placed on evidence-based medicine with a concentration on patient centered care. Ideal candidate would have experience in critical care medicine, strong communication skills, and fit within the mission and vision of AdventHealth. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not necessary.

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Lake Wales is a 160 bed acute care facility offering a full spectrum of medical services as well as behavioral health services. At AdventHealth Lake Wales, formerly Lake Wales Medical Center, we have an emergency department, an intensive care unit and various outpatient services which allow us to provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke.

Community Description

AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales are located in Polk County.  Polk County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. Polk County is located in the center of Florida, and the east side of the county is home to Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes.  Our communities are very family oriented and will enable you to enhance your quality of life by offering many activities to take part in, as well as a friendly and safe environment to raise children.  It is a place where urban lifestyle, a short drive from Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, other family-friendly attractions, historical sites and beaches are within reasonable driving distance.

Polk County offers year-round pleasant weather providing the perfect atmosphere for outdoor activities such as farmer’s markets, festivals, gardening, watersports, camping, golfing, tennis and running.

There are seventeen cities in Polk County offering numerous choices in public education.  In addition to traditional public school curriculums, there are 31 Charter Schools, 18 Choice or Magnet Schools and five Schools of the Arts. There are 66 top private schools in Polk County.