Neurocritical Care NP
On-siteFargo, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments, interpret diagnostic tests including CT, MRI, and EEG, and manage critically ill patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and status epilepticus. Perform and assist with procedures like central line placement, arterial line insertion, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management. Monitor intracranial pressure, seizures, and cerebral perfusion while participating in daily ICU rounds and treatment planning. Provide education to patients, families, and staff, document clinical interventions in the EHR, and assist with discharge planning and transitions of care. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and staff education. Requires Master's or Doctorate degree, current licensure, and certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- 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)
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Certification in Neurocritical Care (e.g., CCRN or CNRN) preferred
- 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)
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