Critical Care-Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit - NP/PA - Full-Time

Job description

n Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, North Carolinan

n Sign-On Bonus Eligiblen

n Join a Nationally Recognized Neuroscience Programn

n Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading academic and tertiary referral center, providing advanced neurocritical care to patients with complex neurologic and neurosurgical conditions.n

n As an APP in the NSICU, you will work alongside expert neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, vascular neurologists, residents, pharmacists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver evidence-based care in a high-acuity environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and outstanding patient outcomes.n

n Why Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center?n

n n ·n n ANCC Magnet® Designated Hospital, recognizing excellence in nursing practice, patient care, and professional development.n

n n ·n n Home to the George Shinn Comprehensive Stroke Center, designated by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke certification.n

n n ·n n Recognized among the Top 10% in the Nation for Stroke Care by U.S. News & World Report.n

n n ·n n Recipient of the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, and Advanced Therapy awards for excellence in stroke care and patient outcomes.n

n n ·n n Part of one of the Southeast's largest and most experienced neuroscience and stroke programs, caring for more than 4,000 stroke patients annually.n

n n ·n n Opportunities for professional growth, APP leadership, resident education, quality improvement, research, and protocol development.n

n Position Highlightsn

n n ·n n High-acuity Neurosciences ICU caring for patients with:n

n o    Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroken

n o    Subarachnoid hemorrhagen

n o    Cerebral aneurysms and neurovascular emergenciesn

n o    Traumatic brain injuryn

n o    Status epilepticusn

n o    Brain tumors and complex neurosurgical conditionsn

n o    Spinal cord injuryn

n o    Postoperative neurosurgical patientsn

n n ·n n Collaborative multidisciplinary practice modeln

n n ·n n Exposure to advanced neuromonitoring and neurocritical care technologiesn

n n ·n n No call requirementsn

n n ·n n 24/7 In-house Intensivist Supportn

n n ·n n Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packagen

n Schedulen

n n ·n n Twelve (13hr) Shifts/month; 145 shifts/yearn

n n ·n n Rotating weekends and holidaysn

n n ·n n Inpatient Neurosciences ICU settingn

n Responsibilitiesn

n n ·n n Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patientsn

n n ·n n Manage patients with acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, seizures, vasospasm, and other neurocritical illnessesn

n n ·n n Monitor and manage external ventricular drains (EVDs), intracranial pressure monitoring, and other advanced neuromonitoring modalitiesn

n n ·n n Interpret neurologic examinations, imaging studies, laboratory data, and physiologic monitoring to guide treatment decisionsn

n n ·n n Collaborate closely with neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, residents, nursing staff, therapists, pharmacists, and ancillary servicesn

n n ·n n Coordinate transitions of care and facilitate patient and family communicationn

n n ·n n Participate in quality improvement, research initiatives, education, and protocol developmentn

n Qualificationsn

n Requiredn

n n ·n n Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programn

n n ·n n Current North Carolina NP or PA license, or eligibility for licensuren

n n ·n n National certification (AGACNP, ACNP, or NCCPA)n

n n ·n n Current BLS and ACLS certificationn

n Preferredn

n n ·n n Two or more years of experience in Neurocritical Care, Neurosciences ICU, Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, or Critical Caren

n n ·n n Experience managing EVDs, intracranial pressure monitoring, stroke patients, and postoperative neurosurgical patientsn

n n ·n n CCRN, SCRN, CNRN, ENLS, or other neurocritical care certificationsn

n n ·n n Experience in an academic or teaching hospital environmentn

n Benefitsn

n n ·n n Competitive salaryn

n n ·n n Sign-on bonus eligiblen

n n ·n n Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancen

n n ·n n Generous paid time offn

n n ·n n 401(k) with employer contributionsn

n n ·n n CME allowance and professional development supportn

n n ·n n Paid medical malpractice coveragen

n n ·n n Educational assistance programsn

n n ·n n Relocation assistance availablen

n Advance Your Critical Care Careern

n Join a Magnet-recognized academic medical center and nationally acclaimed neuroscience program where you will care for some of the most complex neurologic and neurosurgical patients in the region. At Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, you'll be part of a team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and exceptional patient outcomes.n

Worksite address

charlotte, NC, 28245, US

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