Experienced Neuro Critical Care NP - Fort Worth, TX

NEUROSURGERY – NEUROCRITICAL CARE

NURSE PRACTITIONER

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Texas Health Physicians Group is pleased to announce an opening for a Nurse Practitioner experienced in Neurosurgery and/or Neurocritical Care.  Practice at the full scope of your training and license by being a part of the Neurocritical care team as Neurosurgical call support. NP is responsible for incoming neurosurgical patients through ED/Trauma and support of in-house Neurosurgical patients overnight.

Position Details:

• Full time; Days & Nights, 12-hour shifts, rotating weekdays/weekends
• Consults & Follow ups for Neurosurgery ICU patients plus inpatient rounding – management of Neurosurgery patients as part of the Neurocritical Care Team
• Competitive Salary, plus comprehensive benefits package including CME Malpractice and 401K
• Assist caring for a variety of neurological disorders
• Provide expert neurological care and innovative techniques to find the best solution for each patient with diverse disorders that attack the brain or spine
• Will support our neurosurgical on-call team as part of our Neurocritical Care Group

Requirements Needed to Apply:

• Active Texas license
• Acute Care or Adult Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
• Experience in critical care or neurosurgery area; ICU & CCU required. 
• Degree in Nurse Practitioner studies from an approved NP program
• Interest and experience as a Neurocritical Care APP are highly encouraged to apply

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant Req

Experience
1 Year As a Physician Assistant. Pref

Licenses and Certifications
PA - Physician Assistant Upon Hire Req

Skills
Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making.

Supervision
Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements
Working Indoors 67%25 or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%25
Electrical Hazards 1-33%25

OSHA
Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands
Light Work