RN-Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care PRN
About The Position
Work directly with the neurocritical care intensivist and existing NSICU staff to independently conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, including assessment of psychological status, based on patients’ ages and diagnoses. The NSICU service includes postoperative neurosurgical patients and patients with cerebrovascular disease, seizures, neuromuscular disease, and complex medical conditions. The nurse practitioner develops, implements, and evaluates patient plans of care using evidence and clinical data; orders and interprets diagnostic studies; performs technical procedures; and provides patient and caregiver education. The role also involves multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement and research participation, staff support and education, effective EMR use, and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner.
- Computer literacy.
- Current nurse practitioner certification.
- Eligible for or hold a certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
- RN licensure.
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- ACLS.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in neurology and/or neurocritical care.
- AGACNP-level education.
- ENLS.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, including assessment of psychological status, based on patient age and diagnosis.
- Synthesize data and use evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies and results.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical and procedural skills, including central venous catheters, arterial lines, dialysis catheters, and lumbar punctures.
- Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers about current care and preventive health measures.
- Facilitate or participate in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system performance.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians in patient care.
- Optimize use of the EMR as it relates to patient care.
- Serve as a resource to staff in areas of expertise.
- Collaborate with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists, and other healthcare professionals to address staff and patient educational needs.
- Identify system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay, and overutilization of services.
- Maintain professional growth and required credentials.
- Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current healthcare practice and research.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
