Neuro Critical Care APP - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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 document
  • Order 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 learners
  • Interface patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions
  • Perform admissions to and transfers out of the Neuro ICU
  • Formulate and implement a treatment plan for acute illness management
  • Assess patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient
  • Participate and assist with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the patients admitted to the ICU
  • Communicating and collaborating with our colleagues in Neurosurgery, Vascular Neurology, General Neurology, Epilepsy, Hospital Medicine
  • Perform bedside procedures including central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures
  • Management of EVDs and ICP monitors
• Block scheduling with 13-hour shifts; rotating days/nights
• Closed ICU managed by Neurocritical Care Attending Physicians and APPs
• No outpatient clinical responsibilities, no call requirements
• New graduates and experienced providers are welcome to apply

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National 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 NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration

Our Region:

Nestled within the stunning New England landscape, the Department of Neurology is based at Dartmouth Health’s main hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience. This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being immediately adjacent to the cultural richness of Dartmouth College. Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures. Long-standing providers and physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to build a life and raise their families in a safe community with highly-ranked public and private schools. Join us and discover a place where professional fulfillment meets personal well-being.

About Us:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is New Hampshire’s only academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center, and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Annually, we have more than 1.6 million outpatient visits, perform nearly 23,000 surgeries, discharge more than 28,000 patients, and care for 21,000 emergency visits in our Lebanon ED.

At Dartmouth Health, we are building a sustainable health system to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve for generations to come. We are dedicated to creating a health system that is proactive – working to keep people healthy with innovative methods and models of care that provide value-based high-quality care.