Neuro Critical Care - Nights - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Overview Piedmont Health System is currently recruiting Neurocritical Care APP’s in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of building a comprehensive stroke center program and grow the neurosciences service line with the vision to become the highest quality and largest program in Georgia. We have embarked on a 10-year expansion, starting with a new, 16-floor tower that will increase our capacity to care for our patients. This new tower will house up to 408 beds and 13 new operating rooms, for a 22% increase in Piedmont Atlanta’s capacity to care for patients and the community. The service line includes neurosurgery, neuro hospitalist, and neuro intensivist services with a dedicated 10-bed neuro-ICU unit and thriving spine and brain tumor programs. A brand new 20-bed dedicated neuro-ICU unit will be constructed with anticipated completion in 2021 with expansion to 42 beds in 2022. The neuro-ICU will have 24/7 in-house APP coverage and plans to develop a neurocritical care fellowship program. The neurosciences program shall include the development and growth of a clinical research program. The Piedmont system encompasses six Primary Stroke Centers and one thrombectomy-capable center. ClosedICU model with mandatory intensivist consult. Neuro Critical Care trained to perform procedures. Daily multidisciplinary rounding with the care team. Responsibilities Perform procedures in the Neuro ICU. Respond to Neurological emergencies. Benefits Generous CME allowance Competitive compensation 401k with match EPIC Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of Neuro Critical Care experience with a high degree of clinical judgment Minimum Qualifications Master, Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as an NP by the State of Georgia with National Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr