Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neuro Critical Care - Designated Nights - Marietta at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Kennestone Hospital



How 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 position



The 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.


Qualifications:


Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. ACNP or AG-ACNP certification


Current Licensure in the State of Georgia as an Advanced Practice Provider.


ACLS required.


NIHSS and Modified Rankin certified


Previous ICU experience preferred.


We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Medical, dental, vision insurance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with employer match
CME allowance
Extended illness bank
Paid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions)
Concierge service
Adoption assistance