NP-NEURO-PPC

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

97d

About The Position

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) in Neurocritical Care provides advanced, evidence-based care for critically ill patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. In collaboration with attending physicians, residents, and the inter-professional care team, the ACNP delivers comprehensive care that includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuous management in the intensive care setting. The ACNP plays a vital role in patient stabilization, critical decision-making, and family support during high-acuity situations. The ACNP functions as a clinician, educator, consultant, and collaborator in the delivery of neurocritical care. The role requires in-depth knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, critical care management, and evidence-based guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Valid license to practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the State of Ohio.
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire.
• National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or equivalent).
• Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
• PHP Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) required prior to engaging in practice.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of acute/critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Prior critical care, neurocritical care, or neurosurgical ICU experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding of neurological and neurosurgical critical care.
• Proficiency in advanced diagnostic interpretation and invasive monitoring.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity patients.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in high-pressure environments.
• Computer literacy including Excel, Word, Outlook; EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with acute stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, post-operative neurosurgical conditions, and other neurological emergencies.
• Partner with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing assessment and timely interventions in the critical care environment.
• Support patients and families through education, communication, and advocacy.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams on critically ill patients.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including CT, MRI, EEG, and laboratory studies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician(s).
• Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and interpret intracranial pressure devices.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and interventions in accordance with licensure and collaborative agreement.
• Perform and assist in invasive bedside procedures (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, and intubations when appropriate).
• Respond to emergencies, including codes, rapid responses, and acute neurological deteriorations.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and inter-professional staff.
• Document all care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in research, quality improvement projects, and protocol development within the Neurocritical Care service.
• Uphold HIPAA standards and ethical guidelines in all patient interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees