Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity – Dothan, Alabama

Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit and develop, implement, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and intensivists. Perform histories, physical examinations, ongoing patient evaluations, and order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures. Manage ventilator-dependent patients and patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, while performing procedures within scope of practice including arterial lines, central venous access, and other critical care procedures as applicable. Respond to medical emergencies, rapid response calls, and code situations, and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds to coordinate care plans. Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and prognosis, maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record, and collaborate with consultants, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.