Neurocritical Care ACNP — Critical Care Leader

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for Neurocritical Care in the Clinical Neuroscience Institute. You will assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill neurological patients in the ICU, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include invasive procedures, continuous monitoring, and education for families, while upholding HIPAA and participating in research initiatives within CNSI.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio and accordingly licensed ACNP.
• National certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or equivalent).
• Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams on critically ill patients.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including CT, MRI, EEG, and laboratory studies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician(s).
• Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and interpret intracranial pressure devices.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and interventions within licensure and collaboration.
• Perform and assist in invasive bedside procedures (central lines, arterial lines, intubations).
• Respond to emergencies, including codes and rapid responses.
• Document all care in the EMR and participate in QA projects.

Skills

Neurocritical care knowledge

Diagnostic interpretation

Invasive monitoring

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

EMR experience

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

ACNP program completion

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

EMR system

Job description

System Support seeks an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for Neurocritical Care in the Clinical Neuroscience Institute. You will assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill neurological patients in the ICU, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include invasive procedures, continuous monitoring, and education for families, while upholding HIPAA and participating in research initiatives within CNSI.