Blue Sky Neurosciences (Inpatient) - Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider

The Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Provider delivers high-acuity care to neurologic and neurosurgical patients in ICU setting and via telehealth, working alongside and collaborating with the Neurocritical Care team (neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, and neurohospitalists). This role currently covers one high volume tertiary transfer center with the possibility of other coverage in the Denver Metro area. The schedule is built around 10-hour days with no on-call/home call responsibilities.

CarePoint Blue Sky Neurosciences is an innovative neurology practice that provides the full spectrum of neurologic services for patients and those involved in their care. CPBSN was founded in 2005 by established clinicians known throughout Denver and the Colorado region. Since then, the practice has thrived and expanded.

Position Requirements

Education/Licensure:

• Master’s degree
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current NP or PA license in good stand with the state
• Prescriptive authority and DEA number or ability to obtain if applicable

• Current BLS

Experience:

APP experience preferred; prior neurocritical care, ICU, or acute neurology experience strongly preferred but not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Possess a passion for outstanding patient safety and satisfaction
• Professional experience and conduct
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members
• Flexibility and adaptability to support the needs of the group as the practice needs change
• Willingness to perform outpatient follow up visits as needed
• Willingness to become familiar with and participate in Telemedicine

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and reviews patient census with Neurocritical Care physicians and develop plans to address each patient
• Obtains and reviews patient histories, performs comprehensive and focused exams and records findings in the electronic medical record
• Places admission, discharge, transfer orders as well as patient care orders for the team and their primary patients
• Pre-rounds and multidisciplinary rounds with the Neurocritical Care team; coordinate daily care plans for ICU patients
• Determine medical status and working diagnoses; develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
• Manage ICU orders and protocols within scope and privileging, including fluids, vasoactive/sedation titration per protocol, ventilator adjustments in collaboration with RT, seizure management, temperature management, and DVT/stress ulcer prophylaxis
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing (labs, CT/MRI, CTA/MRA, EEG/cEEG) and escalate findings promptly
• Communicate care plans with ICU staff, patients, and families; provide education and counseling to support best
• Completes documentation and responds to questions from patients and hospital staff in a timely manner
• Attends meetings as requested

Benefits

CarePoint is committed to the wellbeing of our valued employees, offering a wide range of voluntary benefits such as:

• CME: $1500/year
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

About CarePoint Blue Sky Neurosciences

CarePoint Blue Sky Neurosciences is a division of CarePoint. Established in 1996, CarePoint is a multispecialty physician group headquartered in Denver, CO. We are physician owned, physician run and employ hundreds of providers in a variety of specialties. Our world class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in a variety of settings: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines.

Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. If you're passionate about our mission and have a willingness to learn, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.

Salary Range

$120k-$125k