Neurocritical Care NP: Advanced Critical Care Clinician

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the NSICU, focusing on comprehensive neurocritical care assessments and documentation for postoperative neurosurgical patients and those with cerebrovascular or complex neurological conditions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, evidence-based practice, and advanced procedures under supervision. Candidates must hold NP certification and have ACLS/BLS credentials upon hire.

Qualifications

• One year experience in area of neurology and/or Neuro critical care preferred.
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner; RN, BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting labs and imaging.
• Demonstrates proficiency with invasive lines and procedures (central venous catheters, arterial lines, etc.).
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Facilitates quality initiatives and clinical research protocols to improve practice.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient and staff education needs.
• Optimizes EMR use related to patient care.

Skills

Neurocritical care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's or Doctoral NP degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the NSICU, focusing on comprehensive neurocritical care assessments and documentation for postoperative neurosurgical patients and those with cerebrovascular or complex neurological conditions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, evidence-based practice, and advanced procedures under supervision. Candidates must hold NP certification and have ACLS/BLS credentials upon hire.