RN Nurse Practitioner - Neurocritical Care

Role: The RN-Nurse Practitioner in Neurocritical Care works closely with intensivists and staff to independently perform and document comprehensive physical examinations for neurocritical patients, including post-operative neurosurgical, cerebrovascular, seizure, and neuromuscular cases. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans utilizing evidence-based data, including interpreting diagnostic results.Perform technical procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, dialysis catheters, and lumbar punctures.Provide patient, family, and caregiver education and management, including referrals and counseling.Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and optimize EMR use for patient care.Serve as a resource, support staff education, and identify system factors affecting outcomes.Facilitate patient flow and resource utilization through interdepartmental collaboration.Maintain professional growth and clinical knowledge aligned with current practices. Qualifications & Skills: Preferred experience in neurology or neurocritical care.Master's or Doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner; AGACNP preferred.Computer literacy required.Current nurse practitioner certification, RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 14 days of hire; ENLS preferred. Additional Details: No formal supervision responsibilities; role focuses on clinical expertise, patient management, and interprofessional collaboration.