APP Position in Neuro Critical Care & Neurosurgery at Mercy Health Neuroscience Institute
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Neurology
Degree Required DNP
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Toledo, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/13/24
Mercy Health Physicians is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to join the Neuro Critical Care (NCC) service at St. Vincent Medical Center. This provider will deliver a full range of inpatient NCC services, working collaboratively within a patient-centered team. The role also includes facilitating patient access to care, recommending referrals, assisting in neurology resident teaching, and providing support across a variety of specialized departments including Neurosurgery, Endovascular/Stroke, and Neurology. Our department thrives on collaboration and is part of a larger Neuroscience network.

Job Responsibilities

Handoff at the beginning and end of each shift
Collaborate with residents throughout the shift
Manage the NCC service overnight
Cover neurosurgery consults from the ED
Collaborate with NCC and neurosurgery physicians on-call as needed

Qualifications

Seeking a Board-Certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with the ability to obtain an Ohio medical professional license and DEA with full prescriptive authority. Strong clinical skills and commitment to exceptional patient care required.

Working Hours

100% inpatient work, totaling 84 hours per pay period.
Follow a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts with four 12-hour shifts every other week.
Provide night coverage from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Skills

Serve in the Neuro ICU, which operates 24/7, accepting patients from multiple referral locations.
Patient cases include acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, status epilepticus, and post-neurosurgical cases, among others.