Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Pulmonary & Critical Care
Louisville Pulmonary Care is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our established practice and collaborate with an experienced team of Nurse Practitioners and Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care as we continue to grow and expand our services.
SCHEDULE
- Full-time position
- Combination of day, night, and weekend coverage
- Flexible scheduling model
- Rotating shifts based on practice and patient care needs
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive critical care services to ICU patients in collaboration with Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians. The provider will evaluate, diagnose, monitor, and manage critically ill patients while ensuring timely and effective patient care during assigned shifts, including nights and weekends.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for critically ill patients
- Evaluate and manage ICU admissions, transfers, and consultations
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes in clinical condition
- Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing and laboratory results
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning as appropriate
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and care goals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in Kentucky
- Board Certified NP (ACNP, AGACNP, FNP with significant ICU experience, or equivalent)
- DEA license and prescriptive authority
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- ICU, Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or Hospital Medicine experience preferred
- Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Critical Care or ICU NP experience
- Ventilator management
- Management of acute respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and other critically ill populations
- Familiarity with ICU procedures and evidence-based critical care practices
CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Work alongside board-certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians
- Established ICU coverage model
- Collaborative team of experienced Nurse Practitioners
- Exposure to complex pulmonary and critical care patient populations
- Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and clinical initiatives
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation ranging from $120,000–$150,000 annually based on experience
- Night shift differential
- Health insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k) with 4% Safe Harbor Match
- Profit Sharing
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Qualified candidates interested in joining a well-established, growing Pulmonary and Critical Care practice are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
