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Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at InpatientFacilityin Kentucky

LocumTenens.com
Bradfordsville, KY, 40009, USA
  • Healthcare
Our job summary
Locum role with 7-on/7-off schedule and anesthesia support on-site. Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (DNP) for inpatient ICU in Kentucky; day shift 12-hours with night call; locum assignment starting ASAP; on-site, adult ICU coverage. - Board certification or documented ICU experience - Prescriptive authority required - Ability to perform ICU procedures - Comfortable with 7-on/7-off 12-hour day shifts and night call - Eligible for locum privileges/credentialing
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210395-DNP-KY
  • Title: DNP
  • Dates Needed: As soon as privileged
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The facility operates as a hospital in Western Kentucky providing comprehensive critical care services. The hospital maintains an intensive care unit with dedicated nursing staff and anesthesia support available. Coverage is needed due to a vacancy with ongoing locum tenens requirements.

About the Facility Location

Kentucky offers diverse regional attractions ranging from natural attractions like Red River Gorge to outdoor recreation opportunities. The region features extensive outdoor activities and entertainment venues such as Churchill Downs and the KFC Yum Center. Visitors can enjoy aquarium visits, distillery tours, and scenic river cruises that showcase the regional landscape with options for both outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking cultural experiences.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide day shift critical care coverage working 12-hour shifts with night call responsibilities in a 7 on, 7 off rotation. Essential duties include managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring while remaining within the ICU throughout the shift. The role requires board certification or ICU experience and involves handling an average of 2 call backs per night. The clinician will collaborate with nursing staff and medical assistants while supported by anesthesia coverage available on-site.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable based on ICU census
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, 1 advanced practice clinician on night shift
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Times: 12-hour day shifts with night call, 7 days on and 7 days off schedule
  • Procedures Required: ICU procedures as needed
  • CertificationsRequired: Board certification or ICU experience required

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