Special Care Unit -Physician Asst/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

MaineHealth
United States, Maine, Biddeford
May 01, 2024
Summary Position Summary The Special Care Physician Asst/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) also known as Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides patient care services under the supervision of the Special Care Unit attending physician. This involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with a variety of complex conditions in the hospital setting. The SCU APP is expected to comply with all pertinent treatment policies, evidence-based care bundles, and clinical order sets, as well as all applicable hospital-wide policies and procedures. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Successful completion of an approved Physician Asst/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's Degree level of education is preferred. License/Certifications: Current license issued by the State of Maine as a Physician Asst/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with SMHC supervising physician required. Current certification as a PA/ACNP required. BLS certification is required. Experience: Three or more years of experience as an APP in a hospital setting is required. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Unit specific criteria desired based on specialty. See unit specific statement of clinical competency. Additional Information This position is 75% nights. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.