Neuro Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider
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Job Location:
Marshall County, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who practices independently and collaboratively within a high-acuity Neuro-Critical Care Unit. This role provides comprehensive care to critically ill and medically complex neurologic patients while working closely with a highly specialized multidisciplinary team. This role is well-suited for experienced ICU APPs looking to transition into Neurocritical Care.
Our Neuro Intensive Care Unit is supported by dedicated fellowship-trained neurointensivists 24/7 EEG services inpatient neurology consultants and close collaboration with neurosurgery and neuro-interventional teams allowing APPs to practice at the top of their license in a true subspecialty environment. APPs are encouraged to grow into the neuro specialty while practicing with a high level of autonomy and reliable physician backup.
Key Responsibilities
Independently assess diagnose and manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting
Apply core ICU knowledge and skills (hemodynamic and ventilator management sedation critical care decision-making) to neurologic conditions
Perform and manage invasive and non-invasive procedures (ex: central line arterial line lumbar punctures intubation intrathecal medication administration - with proctoring available as needed)
Collaborate closely with multiple service lines including but not limited to neurointensivists neurosurgery neurology and neuro-interventional services
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
Provide overnight clinical coverage with a high level of autonomy and physician support
Why Join Our Neurocritical Care Team
Practice in a specialized high-acuity Neuro ICU
Strong physician partnership with fellowship-trained neurointensivists
Structured support for skill development and procedures
Opportunity to grow clinically within a dedicated neurosciences program
Additional neuroscience competency incentives
Schedule & Position Details
Full-time day shift
Some weekend nights required
Limited on-call shifts
Procedure proctoring and skills development available
1 year commitment in a full-time Neurocritical Care APP position after educational onboarding completion
Required Qualifications
Board-certified and licensed Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant/Associate
Eligible for or active National Provider Identifier (NPI) prior to start date
Meets Medicare billing requirements
Active DEA registration (Schedules IIV) and state prescribing authority
Current BLS ACLS certifications
Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification or will obtain within 6 months of hire
Participates in ongoing educational requirements and demonstrates neurocritical care competencies as determined by the neurosciences division
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a NP or PA in a Neurocritical Care or other ICU setting (medical surgical cardiac or mixed ICU)
ORNeuro ICU experience as a Registered Nurse with transition to NP or PA role
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Key Skills
- Practice Management
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- Office Manager Experience
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- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
