Overview
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\u2022 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.\u2022 Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills (central venous catheters, arterial lines, dialysis catheters, lumbar punctures etc.)\u2022 Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.\u2022 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.\u2022 Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians in the care of patients.\u2022 Optimize the use of EMR as it relates to patient care.\u2022 Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.\u2022 Collaborates with unit staff, Clinical Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Specialists and other healthcare professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.\u2022 Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay and over utilization of services.\u2022 Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use of resources through interdepartmental collaboration.\u2022 Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.\u2022 Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.\u2022 Perform other duties as assigned.