RN-Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a skilled RN-Nurse Practitioner for the Neurocritical Care unit. This role involves working directly with intensivists and staff to provide comprehensive patient assessments and develop tailored care plans.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in neurology or neurocritical care, possess a Master's or Doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner, and be computer literate. This position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a nurse practitioner in neurology and/or neurocritical care.
• Current nurse practitioner certification eligible for prescription privileges.
• BLS Certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in patient care.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technical/procedural skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner

AGACNP certification

Job description

RN‑Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care

Job Summary

Work directly with the neurocritical care intensivist and existing NSICU staff to independently conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status timely for all patients under the NSICU service which include post-operative neurosurgical patients, patients with cerebrovascular disease, seizures, neuromuscular disease with complex medical conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills (central venous catheters, arterial lines, dialysis catheters, lumbar punctures etc.).
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians in the care of patients.
• Optimize the use of EMR as it relates to patient care.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other healthcare professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay and over utilization of services.
• Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required: One year experience as a nurse practitioner in area of neurology and/or Neuro critical care experience.

Preferred/Desired: One year experience as a nurse practitioner in area of neurology and/or Neuro critical care experience.

Education

Minimum Required: Either a Master's or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred/Desired: AGACNP.

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Computer literate.

Licensure

Minimum Required: Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RN, BLS Certification within 14 days of hire, ACLS.

Preferred/Desired: ENLS.

Reporting Relationships

No.