Advanced Practice Provider - Neurocritical Care

As the flagship neuroscience program within Atlantic Health, the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute features a 29-bed neuroscience unit and a 12-bed Neuroscience Critical Care Unit, providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain surgery, seizures, nervous system infections, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal surgery.

Position Highlights: 

• Per diem opportunity with a commitment of 2 shifts per month
• 12-hour shifts available
• No weekend requirement
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary neuroscience team
• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized neurocritical care environment

Responsibilities: 

The APP will provide advanced practice care in collaboration with the Neurocritical Care and Neurosurgery teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
• Interpreting diagnostic and laboratory results
• Performing bedside procedures
• Completing daily progress notes and clinical documentation
• Providing patient and family education
• Participating in patient care discussions and family meetings

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for complex neuroscience patients.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of Neurocritical Care experience required
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current New Jersey licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification is required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification preferred 
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer-based documentation systems
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary critical care environment