Critical Care Physician Assistant

Community Memorial Healthcare • Locums or Permanent • Ventura, California, United States • $65 - $101 / hour • 4d ago

Compensation:

Salary Range: $65.83 - $101.06 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Responsibilities:

Position Overview:

The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical support to the ICU team during night shifts. Serving as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, the NP functions as a physician extender, acting as the first point of contact for ICU admissions, collaborating with bedside nurses and respiratory therapists, and managing urgent patient care needs in real time. This position helps maintain continuity of care and improves responsiveness in the ICU overnight hours, covering a diverse patient population including those with respiratory failure, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical conditions, sepsis, renal failure, neurologic emergencies, and other critical illnesses. Core competencies include excellent clinical judgement and critical thinking skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities, ability to function autonomously while recognizing the need for consultation, commitment to high quality, patient-centered care, and a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in emergent situations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a Physician Assistant
Current CA Registered Nurse License
National Board Certification as PA
Current DEA license
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Two (2) years of experience in acute inpatient or critical care setting
Proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and ICU protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

Acute Care Physician Assistant
Prior ICU or hospitalist night shift experience
Comfort with high-acuity decision-making and managing complex cases independently overnight
Skills in bedside procedures (e.g., intubation, central line placement)
Familiar with Epic EMR system

Overview:

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

Competitive Pay
Shift Differentials
In-House Registry Rates
Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Recognition programs
Employee service recognition events
Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

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