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This intensive Critical Care Fellowship (CCF) is an elective 12-month postgraduate training program for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) interested in a career in critical care. The curriculum includes a year of supervised clinical training in various settings, including Surgical Critical Care, Neuroscience Critical Care, and Medical Critical Care, along with consulting services. Additional didactic training will focus on core competencies of critical care medicine, including simulation experiences, case scenarios, Fundamentals of Critical Care course, and other relevant curricula.
To attract, train, inspire and retain professional, high-performing critical care APPs who are skilled in delivering exemplary patient care.
The ability to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a critical care APP according to the core competencies of critical care and practice-based learning/improvement through the application of feedback from preceptor/mentor evaluations and constant self-evaluation with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
By the completion of the fellowship year, the APP fellow will demonstrate competency in:
The delivery of patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, safe, and effective.
The ability to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a critical care APP according to the core competencies of critical care practice-based learning and improvement through application of feedback from preceptor/mentor evaluations and constant self-evaluation with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Professional and effective communication skills with patients, their families, and interprofessional colleagues in a manner that optimizes safe and effective care.
Qualities that are consistent with personal and professional development and include a dedication to intentional practice improvement, adherence to ethical principles, and integration of work-life balance skills.
Awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care systems-based practice, and draw on other resources in the system to provide optimal care.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must be a new graduate ACNP or PA student, or experienced ACNP/PA wanting to retrain in critical care.
Desired Qualifications: Our ideal candidate is an APP with a high interest in pursuing a career as an ACNP/PA intensivist. This is a rigorous 12-month training experience as a learner. Any work experience, courses, or specific rotations that show your interest in and ability to excel clinically in the inpatient/acute setting would make you a competitive applicant. So would any community projects or experiences demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to underserved or vulnerable populations. Your application is viewed as a whole (letters of recommendation, transcripts, personal statement, diversity experiences, etc.).
Read these instructions carefully; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review the minimum qualifications before applying.
Complete the application at UNMH Jobs by following this link.
In addition to your CV, upload the following (in order, and just one PDF document):
This is an exempt (salaried) position, and APP fellows should expect to work 40-60 hours per week, including some weekends. A night rotation (2-4 weeks in length) with the APP cross cover may occur. Like all UNMH APPs, APP fellows are paid every two weeks and receive a standard benefits package (see below). After completion of the program, APP fellows are encouraged to apply for permanent positions. There is no guarantee of employment beyond the 12-month fellowship, and graduates are not required to commit to positions at UNMH. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for APP fellows who accept a permanent position at UNMH after they finish their 12-month program.
Program Co-Directors
Sara Lucero, MSN, ACNPC-AG
Megan Palaviccini, MSN, ACNPC-AG
Tony Tavitas, MSN, FNP, ACNP
Director of Advanced Practice Education & Professional Development
Radha Denmark, MSN, FNP-C, FHM
