Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group  in partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System  (NGHS)  we understand that your career is more than just a job it s your life s work. That s why we re committed to supporting every aspect of your professional journey, from clinical excellence to personal fulfillment.
We are currently seeking  Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners  to join our thriving and innovative  Neurocritical Care  team in  Gainesville, Georgia.  This is a  full-time night/nocturnist position  and a unique opportunity to be part of a respected, provider-led organization that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth.
Why Join Us?
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)  is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system serving more than 1 million residents across Northeast Georgia. With five hospital campuses and a network of over 1,300 providers, NGHS is committed to delivering exceptional care through:
Clinical excellence across a comprehensive range of specialties
Innovative technology and forward-thinking approaches to patient care
A collaborative culture that empowers physicians and providers
A mission-driven focus that prioritizes patients and strengthens communities
We are committed to improving the health of our community in all we do
Practice Overview:
Join a team of physicians, advanced practitioners and well-trained support staff
24/7 coverage of our  18 bed Neuro ICU.
Service Line supported by:
Separate Neuro-hospitalists and APP program covering the neuro step-down and medical units across two campuses.
NGPG Neurology includes a team of 20 Outpatient Neurologists and APPs
Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 Trauma  at our Gainesville campus  and Primary Stroke Center  at both our Braselton and Barrow campuses
Significant learning opportunities through structured Neuroscience educational sessions, M&M, and GME.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with neurocritical care physician during night shifts for patient management.
Perform neurological assessments, admit/manage neurocritical patients (stroke, TBI, CNS infections, post-op neurosurgical cases).
Develop and implement diagnostic and treatment plans under physician supervision.
Respond to urgent consults, new admissions, and acute changes in patient status.
Perform and manage procedures: central lines, arterial lines, ICP monitors, EVDs, intubation.
Monitor and interpret physiologic data, imaging, and intracranial pressure trends.
Document all care accurately in EMR and provide thorough handoffs to day team.
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and families; assist with goals-of-care discussions.
Maintain required certifications (ACNP or PA-C, BLS/ACLS) and continuing education
Working together with Advanced Practitioners like you:
Current Georgia license as Nurse Practitioner (ACNP preferred) or Physician Assistant.
National certification (ANCC/AANP for NP or NCCPA for PA).
Minimum 1 2 years of experience in critical care or neurology preferred.
BLS and ACLS certification required.
Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently with physician collaboration.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
About NGPG
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group  (NGPG),  one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 650 talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 35 specialties at over 80 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,500,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region. As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center s five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Habersham, Lumpkin, and Barrow, Ga.

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