Advanced Practice Provider - Critical Care APRN Hospital-Based

Nevada System of Higher Education

12d•$61 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neuro-Critical Care service line. Under the direction of the collaborating neuro-intensivist physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro-ICU and throughout the hospital as needed. The APP obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring; formulating differential diagnoses; and implementing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans. The provider delivers education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations, and maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes. This role provides continuity of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization and collaborates closely with neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The APP also assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care service line. APPs in this role will see critically ill neurological patients, including: Acute ischemic stroke (including post-thrombectomy care) Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage Neuromuscular respiratory failure Status epilepticus Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury Neuro-infectious and neuro-inflammatory conditions Neuro-Oncology Procedures may include (training available if needed): Central venous catheter insertion Arterial line placement Lumbar puncture Ventilator management ICP monitoring support Emergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke participation The APP practices autonomously within scope and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributes to safety and quality outcomes, supports service line goals, and adheres to all Endeavor Health policies.

Requirements

License: Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure in the State of IL required; Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
Education: Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
Certification: BLS/ALS certification required
Experience: Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology background strongly preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills Required: Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and neurological assessment.
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in neuro-critical care or ICU setting.
Bilingual in Spanish welcome.
Familiarity with EPIC, neuro-monitoring systems, or stroke protocols.

Responsibilities

Obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring
Formulating differential diagnoses
Implementing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans
Delivers education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations
Maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes.
Assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care service line.
Emergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke participation