Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assisant - Neuro ICU

Duke

2 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeCritical Care Medicine

Practice Authority in North Carolina

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Critical Care NP/PA – Neuro ICU in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

operative education. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for healthcare learners. Apply current research and evidence

based practices in clinical decision

Requirements

Education PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, prefer Master’s or Doctoral Degree NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care.

Both: Critical Care Fellowship Training preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

operative education. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for healthcare learners. Apply current research and evidence

based practices in clinical decision

hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The APP team provides 24/7 coverage. Scheduling may be adjusted by leadership based on department needs. Duke is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Critical Care NP/PA – Neuro ICU.

Key Skills

Critical careNeuro ICUPatient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresEmergency stabilizationArterial line placementCentral line placementMedication prescriptionPatient educationClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementMentoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Critical Care Medicine position at Duke is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical care, Neuro ICU, Patient assessment, Diagnostic procedures, Emergency stabilization, Arterial line placement, Central line placement, Medication prescription. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct clinical care for complex, critically ill patients in the Neuro ICU, including performing physical exams and diagnostic procedures. They collaborate with the neuro intensivist team to develop treatment plans, manage patient decompensation, and coordinat...

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