APP- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurocritical Care

Stanford Health Care

110d • $89 - $117

About The Position

The Stanford neurocritical care program provides unparalleled care for patients with critical neurologic illness. The neurocritical care program is dedicated to providing excellent clinical care for the sickest, most vulnerable patients and performing cutting-edge research to bring discovery to the bedside and improve patient outcomes. The APP team started in 2016 and is made up of 21 total APPs which are essential to the neurocritical care program. Neurocritical Care APPs will participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attendings, fellows, residents, and APPs, manage 4-6 patients of their own as well as consults in a variety of critical care settings, and perform procedures including central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures. They will have access to many learning opportunities and resources. The Neurocritical Care APP will go through an 8-week orientation tailored to their individual experience. Neuro and/or ICU experience is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration registration.

Nice To Haves

• Neuro and/or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attendings, fellows, residents, and APPs.
• Manage 4-6 patients of their own as well as consults in a variety of critical care settings.
• Perform procedures including central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures.
• Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams.
• Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated.
• Order or furnish medications under physician supervision.
• Order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests.
• Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
• Perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency.
• Obtain informed consent as indicated.
• Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges.
• Enroll patients in investigational studies approved by the IRB.
• Assist the supervising physician in the operating room.
• Recognize and consider age-specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff, and community members.
• Recognize situations requiring immediate attention of a physician.
• Facilitate coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour.
• Access to ongoing education and training.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees