Job Summary
Job Description
A renowned healthcare facility is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join their Neurocritical Care team. This is a great opportunity to provide exceptional care within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
About the Opportunity
- Shift: Night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:30/8:00 AM
- Schedule: Flexible, 3-4 nights per week preferred; part-time options with 2 nights per week considered
- Hours: 13 to 13.5-hour shifts
- Setting: NeuroICU with 23 beds, managing 6-9 patients per night alongside a collaborative team of NPs/PAs
- Patient Population: Neurocritical care, including acute stroke, head/spine trauma, neurosurgery, and some MICU overflow
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:
- Delivering advanced clinical care to NeuroICU patients.
- Managing acute neurological conditions, including stroke and head/spine trauma.
- Performing critical procedures such as central line and arterial line placements.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintaining thorough documentation and adhering to clinical protocols.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated NeuroICU or critical care experience.
- Education: Master's degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Certifications: Current state licensure, BLS/ACLS required.
- Proficiency in critical care procedures, including central and arterial line placement.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.