Critical Care Director directs the staff and programs of the critical care unit. Develops and introduces approved standards and guidelines for critical care services and programs. Being a Critical Care Director ensures quality care to patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Critical Care Director typically reports to top management. The Critical Care Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Critical Care Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Description
The APP-Critical Care (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral part of the healthcare team. Serves various roles, including working directly alongside faculty and staff, providing care to the entire spectrum of patient acuity levels, working semi-autonomously and serving as a provider to initiate appropriate care, including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated, at the front end of a patient's visit. The APP-Critical Care works in an inpatient critical care area.
Position Requirements
If Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and equivalent body. Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) as an advanced practice nurse by the State's Board of Nursing. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work. OR If Physician's Assistant - Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) to practice medicine through the State's Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.
Preferred Requirements
National specialty certification is applicable to the area of practice. Previous experience working in a hospital or urgent care setting.
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