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RN-Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care

  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other healthcare professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMemphis, TN

    Description

    Overview

    RN-Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care 

    Job Code: 22759

    FLSA Status

    Job Family:NURSING

    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

    Description     

    Minimum Required:   

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

    Education

    Description     

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

    Preferred/Desired: AGACNP

    Training

    Description     

    Minimum Required: 

    Preferred/Desired

    Special Skills

    Description     

    Minimum Required: Computer literate

    Preferred/Desired

    Licensure

    Description     

    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

    Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

    Reporting Relationships: No

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