Neurocritical Care NP

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for complex neurological patients in the ICU, in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team.

You will perform neurological assessments, manage critically ill neuro patients, assist with procedures, monitor ICP and seizures, participate in rounds, educate families, document in the EHR, and support care transitions and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current RN and NP licensure in each state of practice.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• National board certification as AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG; other certs may be required by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Manage critically ill neuro patients in collaboration with intensivists and neurologists.
• Assist with procedures (central/arterial lines, lumbar punctures, ventilation management).
• Monitor ICP, seizures, and cerebral perfusion; participate in ICU rounds.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about conditions and plans.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EHR; support discharge planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement, morbidity/mortality reviews, and staff education.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Neurology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in NP

AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details

Summary

The Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with complex neurological conditions in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Working in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members, the NP delivers high-quality care for patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, neuromuscular failure, and post-neurosurgical complications.

Job Description

• Perform comprehensive assessments, neurological exams, and interpret diagnostic tests (CT, MRI, EEG, labs, etc.)
• Manage critically ill neuro patients in collaboration with intensivists and neurologists
• Perform and assist with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management (as credentialed)
• Monitor and manage intracranial pressure, seizures, and cerebral perfusion
• Participate in daily ICU rounds and contribute to treatment planning and decision-making
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff about neurological conditions and treatment plans
• Document clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Assist with transitions of care, including discharge planning and communication with rehab or step-down units
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and staff education
• Maintain current knowledge of advancements in neurocritical care through continuing education

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Minimum 1–2 years of experience in critical care or neurology setting preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (AGNP), Adult (ANP) Certification in Neurocritical Care (e.g., CCRN or CNRN) preferred Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.