Join Our NeuroCritical Care Team!
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity in Boston, MA? We invite you to become a vital part of our NeuroCritical Care team on a locum tenens basis!
Your Role
In this dynamic position, you will work rotating shifts, typically three to four 12-hour shifts per week, averaging 40 hours. Your expertise will shine as you provide exceptional care for both neurology and neurosurgery patients in our Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit.
What We Offer
* Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary along with reimbursement for travel expenses.
Qualifications
* Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
Your Responsibilities
* Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute neurological conditions in a NeuroCritical Care setting.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neurocritical care team, including attending physicians, fellows, residents, and other Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
* Participate in rounding with the critical care team to discuss and coordinate patient care, including histories, comprehensive physical examinations, and consultations with other specialties.
* Implement treatment plans and effectively communicate them to patients and their families, providing follow-up and education as needed.
* Conduct inpatient consultations and maintain detailed and accurate medical records.
* Perform essential procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement, intubation, lumbar punctures, and more.
* Manage staple/suture removal and placement, wound care, and packing.
* Execute NGT (Nasogastric Tube) placement and lumbar drain placement and removal.
* Assist with spine braces and cervical collar placement and removal.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated team that values your skills and expertise. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients during their most critical moments. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!