Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who practices independently and collaboratively within a high-acuity Neuro-Critical Care Unit. This role provides comprehensive care to critically ill and medically complex neurologic patients while working closely with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team. This role is well-suited for experienced ICU APPs looking to transition into Neurocritical Care.

Our Neuro Intensive Care Unit is supported by dedicated fellowship-trained neurointensivists, 24/7 EEG services, inpatient neurology consultants, and close collaboration with neurosurgery and neuro-interventional teams, allowing APPs to practice at the top of their license in a true subspecialty environment. APPs are encouraged to grow into the neuro specialty while practicing with a high level of autonomy and reliable physician backup.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting

• Apply core ICU knowledge and skills (hemodynamic and ventilator management, sedation, critical care decision-making) to neurologic conditions

• Perform and manage invasive and non-invasive procedures (ex: central line, arterial line, lumbar punctures, intubation, intrathecal medication administration - with proctoring available as needed)

• Collaborate closely with multiple service lines, including but not limited to neurointensivists, neurosurgery, neurology, and neuro-interventional services

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning

• Provide overnight clinical coverage with a high level of autonomy and physician support
  
  

Why Join Our Neurocritical Care Team?

• Practice in a specialized, high-acuity Neuro ICU

• Strong physician partnership with fellowship-trained neurointensivists

• Structured support for skill development and procedures

• Opportunity to grow clinically within a dedicated neurosciences program

• Additional neuroscience competency incentives
  
  

Schedule & Position Details

• Full-time, day shift and night shift

• Some weekends required

• Limited on-call shifts

• Procedure proctoring and skills development available

• 1 year commitment in a full-time Neurocritical Care APP position after educational onboarding completion
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified and licensed Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Physician Assistant/Associate

• Eligible for or active National Provider Identifier (NPI) prior to start date

• Meets Medicare billing requirements

• Active DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and state prescribing authority

• Current BLS, ACLS certifications

• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification – or will obtain within 6 months of hire

• Participates in ongoing educational requirements and demonstrates neurocritical care competencies as determined by the neurosciences division

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a NP or PA in a Neurocritical Care or other ICU setting (medical, surgical, cardiac, or mixed ICU)
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• Neuro ICU experience as a Registered Nurse with transition to NP or PA role

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.