Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurocritical Care

Job overview

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Neurocritical Care role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with compensation of $91.68–$121.48 per hour. The position supports Stanford’s neurocritical care program, which provides care for patients with critical neurologic illness and conducts research intended to improve patient outcomes. The advanced practice provider manages assigned patients and consults, participates in multidisciplinary rounds, and performs procedures within their training and scope. The role contributes to care of critically ill patients and supports the program’s clinical and research goals. An eight-week orientation is tailored to the individual’s experience; neuro or ICU experience is preferred but not required.

What you'll do

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attendings, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers
• manage four to six assigned patients and consults in critical care settings
• perform procedures including central lines, arterial lines, and lumbar punctures
• evaluate and treat patients
• obtain histories and perform physical examinations
• order or furnish medications under physician supervision
• coordinate inpatient and outpatient care
• provide patient teaching and counseling
• participate in quality improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nurse practitioner

physician assistant

neurocritical care

critical care

multidisciplinary rounds

central lines

arterial lines

lumbar punctures

palo alto ca

stanford health care

$91.68-$121.48/hr

rotating 12-hour shifts

.9 fte

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Eight-week orientation tailored to individual experience; neuro and/or ICU experience preferred but not required. The listing describes the role as .9 FTE and part time, with rotating 12-hour shifts.

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.