Surgical Critical Care
Critical Care Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Profession: APP
Speciality: Surgical Critical Care
Location: Washington, DC
Full Address: 900 23rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037
Position: Full Time
Status: Employee
As a Critical Care Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) at Greater Washington Anesthesia Network, you will be working at top of scope practice in an urban, Level 1 Trauma, and academic medical center. This opportunity puts you alongside a diverse team of medical providers in caring for a variety of critical care level patients including cardiac surgery, cardiology, transplant, trauma, neuro, and medical ICU patients.
Roles/Responsibilities
● Develop differential diagnosis and synthesize plans of care based on evaluation of critically ill patients and interpretation of laboratory values, imaging, and other relevant data
● Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and facilitate care with consulting services/teams
● Admit and manage post-op cardiac surgery patients
● Admit and manage liver and other transplant patients
● Manage patients with mechanical circulatory support devices
● Perform variety of procedures independently or with physician supervision within the scope of privileges
● Implement evidence-based research findings into clinical practice
● Participate in administrative, research, and clinical teaching activities as authorized by supervising physician
● Perform other tasks that Advanced Practitioner has been trained and is proficient to perform
● 13hr shifts [7:45pm-6:45am] with rotating weekends; weekend differential pay offered
Opportunities
● Strong APP focused culture that will help you practice at the top of your license and grow professionally
● Enjoy close working relationship with ICU attendings and surgeons in a tight-knit team environment
● Ability to take part in quality improvement, education, and research initiatives
● Leadership and preceptorship opportunities
Required Qualifications
● Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant Program
● Current AGACNP or NCCPA certification
● Current BLS and ACLS certification
● DC License, CDS, and DEA License
● At least 1 year of acute care APP experience or completion of a hospital-based APP residency preferred
Benefits
We value the well-being and professional development of our physicians/providers and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help build long-term financial security
- Generous Annual CME Allowance – Financial support for continuing medical education and ongoing professional development
- Occurrence-Based Malpractice Coverage – Coverage for claims related to professional services rendered during the policy period
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Community Information
Life in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. offers the opportunity to live and work in one of the country's most dynamic metropolitan areas. The region features world-class museums and cultural attractions, historic neighborhoods and monuments, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, and highly regarded school districts throughout the greater D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
George Washington University Hospital is located directly above the Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro Station, providing convenient access from throughout the DMV region.
George Washington University Hospital (ICU)
Contact a Recruiter
Crystal Keeler, Physician Provider Recruiter