**Careers With Purpose**
**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.**
**Facility:** Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
**Location:** Fargo, ND
**Address:** 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
**Shift:** 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Job Summary**
The Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with complex neurological conditions in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Working in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members, the NP delivers high-quality care for patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, neuromuscular failure, and post-neurosurgical complications. Perform comprehensive assessments, neurological exams, and interpret diagnostic tests (CT, MRI, EEG, labs, etc.)
Manage critically ill neuro patients in collaboration with intensivists and neurologists
Perform and assist with procedures such as central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management (as credentialed)
Monitor and manage intracranial pressure, seizures, and cerebral perfusion
Participate in daily ICU rounds and contribute to treatment planning and decision-making
Provide education to patients, families, and staff about neurological conditions and treatment plans
Document clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR)
Assist with transitions of care, including discharge planning and communication with rehab or step-down units
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and staff education
Maintain current knowledge of advancements in neurocritical care through continuing education
**Qualifications**
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in critical care or neurology setting preferred
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (AGNP), Adult (ANP)
Certification in Neurocritical Care (e.g., CCRN or CNRN) preferred
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
**Benefits**
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0268247
**Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider
**Featured:** No
**Visas Accepted:** N/A