Role Overview: Provides independent clinical care within the NSICU, collaborating with neurocritical care intensivists and staff to conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing examinations tailored to patient age and diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans utilizing evidence-based data, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Performs technical/procedural skills such as central venous catheter placement, lumbar punctures, and dialysis catheter insertion.
- Offers management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding current treatments and preventive health.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research to enhance practice performance.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Utilizes EMR effectively for patient care documentation and coordination.
- Serves as a resource for staff expertise, supporting educational needs and professional development.
- Identifies systemic factors affecting patient outcomes and facilitates efficient patient flow across departments.
- Maintains current clinical knowledge, skills, and professional credentials.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support clinical excellence.