RN-Nurse Practitioner Neurocritical Care

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
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.