Neurocritical Care APP — Direct Patient Care & ICU Impact

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Partners is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Neurocritical Care team in Fresno/Clovis, CA. The role involves comprehensive care for critically ill neurological patients, including stroke and post-neurosurgical care, with a 7-on, 7-off schedule and day/night shifts.

The APP will assess and manage patients, perform bedside procedures, prescribe therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Credentialing as NP or PA per state requirements (CA) and licensing.
• NCCPA certification if PA pathway is chosen.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assessment and primary patient care per medical protocols.
• Collaborates with physicians; participates in rounds and care planning.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests; prescribes therapies per protocol.
• Performs critical care bedside procedures (central venous catheter, arterial line, LP, intubation).
• Counsels patients on treatment plans, dosages and side effects.
• Refers patients to subspecialists when needed beyond scope of service.
• Documents all procedures accurately and maintains records.
• Distinguishes normal vs abnormal findings and communicates results.
• Delivers education and consultation to the interdisciplinary team, patients, families and caregivers.

Skills

Critical care

Stroke care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

ECG interpretation

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Tools

Central venous catheter placement

Arterial line setup

Lumbar puncture

Endotracheal intubation equipment

Job description

Community Health Partners is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Neurocritical Care team in Fresno/Clovis, CA. The role involves comprehensive care for critically ill neurological patients, including stroke and post-neurosurgical care, with a 7-on, 7-off schedule and day/night shifts.

The APP will assess and manage patients, perform bedside procedures, prescribe therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold safety and quality standards.