Wellstar Health System
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care - Design
Wellstar Health System, New York, New York, United States,
Facility: Kennestone HospitalHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Wellstar Medical Group is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with our well-established Neuro Critical Care team at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.
This is a night shift positionThe Neuro ICU is comprised of 23 ICU beds, 9 IMCU beds and an active stroke service. Our Neuro ICU specializes in diseases, such as, acute ischemic stroke/acute ischemic stroke intervention, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, status epilepticus, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury. This inpatient position will allow the experienced APP to provide continuity of care as they see their patients from admission through discharge.The APP will work directly with the attending physician to provide exemplary care. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: obtaining and writing H&P, daily progress notes and discharge summaries; performing physical and neurological examinations; reading and interpreting imaging; diagnosing and developing a plan; writing orders; performing procedures (central lines, arterial lines, intrathecal medications administration, and lumbar punctures); and communicating with patients and their families.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. ACNP or AG-ACNP certificationCurrent Licensure in the State of Georgia as an Advanced Practice Provider.ACLS required.NIHSS and Modified Rankin certifiedPrevious ICU Experience Preferred.We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, vision insuranceOccurrence-based malpractice coverageShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife insurance403(b) with employer matchCME allowanceExtended illness bankPaid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions)Concierge serviceAdoption assistance
This is a night shift positionThe Neuro ICU is comprised of 23 ICU beds, 9 IMCU beds and an active stroke service. Our Neuro ICU specializes in diseases, such as, acute ischemic stroke/acute ischemic stroke intervention, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, status epilepticus, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury. This inpatient position will allow the experienced APP to provide continuity of care as they see their patients from admission through discharge.The APP will work directly with the attending physician to provide exemplary care. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: obtaining and writing H&P, daily progress notes and discharge summaries; performing physical and neurological examinations; reading and interpreting imaging; diagnosing and developing a plan; writing orders; performing procedures (central lines, arterial lines, intrathecal medications administration, and lumbar punctures); and communicating with patients and their families.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. ACNP or AG-ACNP certificationCurrent Licensure in the State of Georgia as an Advanced Practice Provider.ACLS required.NIHSS and Modified Rankin certifiedPrevious ICU Experience Preferred.We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, vision insuranceOccurrence-based malpractice coverageShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife insurance403(b) with employer matchCME allowanceExtended illness bankPaid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions)Concierge serviceAdoption assistance