Neuro ICU APRN

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse to lead a clinical care team in collaboration with physician sponsors, acting as a change agent for a specific patient population. The role integrates clinical expertise, education, research, and leadership to improve patient outcomes while supporting our commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care.

• Provides advanced direct and indirect care to patients and families, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Leads staff education programs and partners with healthcare professionals to address the needs of patient populations.
• Provides evidence‑based consulting and research, partnering with professionals and departments to implement research findings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Exhibits clinical leadership to meet system, organizational, and departmental goals.
• Maintains accountability for professional responsibilities and engages in ongoing self‑development.

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• General nursing clinical experience at the RN level, 3–5 years

• Advanced Practice Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred:
  Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  School Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Registered Nurse Arkansas – Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Emergency Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Advanced Practice Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Family Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Preferred:
  Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – National Certification Corporation
• Preferred:
  Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Association of Critical‑Care Nurses
• Preferred:
  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred:
  Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Adult Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Registered Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Family Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred:
  Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner – National Certification Corporation
• Preferred:
  Gerontological Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Adult Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred:
  Emergency Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

• Proficiency in applying advanced nursing concepts and professional techniques acquired through a master’s degree or higher, demonstrated by national specialty certification.

• No supervisory or lead responsibilities are assigned to this position.

• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials.
• Exposure to heat or cold; ability to react quickly to emergencies; handling of narcotics.
• Communication skills: reading, writing, and speaking with other individuals.
• Manual dexterity: lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs unaided, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs; standing, walking, kneeling, reaching, twisting, crawling, bending; repetitive hand/wrist motions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.