Neuro Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

Exceed Medical • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who practices independently and collaboratively within a high-acuity Neuro-Critical Care Unit. This role provides comprehensive care to critically ill and medically complex neurologic patients while working closely with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team. This role is well-suited for experienced ICU APPs looking to transition into Neurocritical Care.

Our Neuro Intensive Care Unit is supported by dedicated fellowship-trained neurointensivists, 24/7 EEG services, inpatient neurology consultants, and close collaboration with neurosurgery and neuro-interventional teams, allowing APPs to practice at the top of their license in a true subspecialty environment. APPs are encouraged to grow into the neuro specialty while practicing with a high level of autonomy and reliable physician backup.

Requirements

• Board-certified and licensed Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Physician Assistant/Associate
• Eligible for or active National Provider Identifier (NPI) prior to start date
• Meets Medicare billing requirements
• Active DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and state prescribing authority
• Current BLS, ACLS certifications
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification – or will obtain within 6 months of hire
• Participates in ongoing educational requirements and demonstrates neurocritical care competencies as determined by the neurosciences division
• 1 year commitment in a full-time Neurocritical Care APP position after educational onboarding completion

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a NP or PA in a Neurocritical Care or other ICU setting (medical, surgical, cardiac, or mixed ICU)
• OR
• Neuro ICU experience as a Registered Nurse with transition to NP or PA role

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting
• Apply core ICU knowledge and skills (hemodynamic and ventilator management, sedation, critical care decision-making) to neurologic conditions
• Perform and manage invasive and non-invasive procedures (ex: central line, arterial line, lumbar punctures, intubation, intrathecal medication administration - with proctoring available as needed)
• Collaborate closely with multiple service lines, including but not limited to neurointensivists, neurosurgery, neurology, and neuro-interventional services
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
• Provide overnight clinical coverage with a high level of autonomy and physician support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed