Dartmouth Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurocritical Care team. Overview :
- Join our team of 10 Advanced Practice Providers, who, in conjunction with the Neurocritical Care Attending Physicians, directly manage the clinical care of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients in our 10-bed Neurocritical Care Unit. DHMC is certified by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Our NCCU patients have a wide range of diagnoses including complex strokes, intracerebral hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhages, status epilepticus, skull base surgery, tumor resection, neuromuscular respiratory failure and other neurological emergencies
- Responsibilities include :
Providing direct management for critically ill adult patients with multi-system failure, utilizing evidence-based practice
Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documentOrder and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learnersInterface patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functionsPerform admissions to and transfers out of the Neuro ICUFormulate and implement a treatment plan for acute illness managementAssess patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patientParticipate and assist with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the patients admitted to the ICUCommunicating and collaborating with our colleagues in Neurosurgery, Vascular Neurology, General Neurology, Epilepsy, Hospital MedicinePerform bedside procedures including central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar puncturesManagement of EVDs and ICP monitorsBlock scheduling with 13-hour shifts; rotating days / nightsClosed ICU managed Neurocritical Care Attending Physicians and APPsNo outpatient clinical responsibilities, no call requirementsNew graduates and experienced providers arewelcome to applyRequirements :
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic programNational certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; or Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRNs only)Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NHEligible for Federal DEA RegistrationDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Healthsystem, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, andleading edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we arecommitted to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through apersonalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard andrespected.
DHMCs clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range ofspecialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates intosuperlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engagesphysician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities witha holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, andrecovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work topromote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services,community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the uniquedemographics and spirit of our region.
On our Lebanon campusand in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health systemwemake a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration amongour colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and helpthose we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.
Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.