APRN - Neuro Critical Care

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service. The APRN will see patients in consultation with Neurocritical Care faculty and coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from related specialties at UAMS, including the emergency department, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, radiology, and residents. The APRN will be certified in NIHSS and Dysphagia Screen, and familiar with Modified Rankin Scores and Neurocritical Care and stroke protocols and policies. The APRN will rotate in attending monthly Neurocritical Care and stroke team meetings. This role assesses and manages critically ill patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors critical clinical parameters, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. It also involves diagnostic interpretation, medication and treatment management within scope and institutional protocols, clinical documentation, care coordination, patient and family communication, and participation in evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing – Acute Care APRN.
Three (3) years of nursing experience.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.
APRN License.

Nice To Haves

One year of APRN experience in an ICU or Neurology is preferred.
Certification in NIHSS and Dysphagia Screen.
Familiarity with Modified Rankin Scores and Neurocritical Care and stroke protocols and policies.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, physical examinations, and patient evaluations.
Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient treatment plans.
Monitor neurological status, intracranial pressure (ICP), hemodynamic stability, and other critical clinical parameters.
Manage patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, CT scans, MRI, and other neurological imaging.
Prescribe medications and treatments within established scope of practice and institutional protocols.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient management and clinical interventions.
Participate in rounds, family meetings, goals-of-care discussions, and patient education.
Assist with procedures and bedside interventions within established competencies and privileges.
Recognize and respond to acute neurological changes and medical emergencies.
Coordinate transitions of care, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist the Neurocritical Care neurologist on the inpatient Neurocritical Care service and consult with patients alongside Neurocritical Care faculty.
Coordinate clinical services with physicians and nurses from related specialties at UAMS.
Maintain NIHSS and Dysphagia Screen certification and familiarity with Modified Rankin Scores and Neurocritical Care and stroke protocols and policies.
Attend monthly Neurocritical Care and stroke team meetings on a rotating basis.