Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the medical management of the headache patient population within the scope of APP practice. APP includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee is expected to accurately diagnose and treat patients in general neurology, with a focus on subspecialized patient populations as indicated. The APP practices independently in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborates with physicians as appropriate. Duties may include inpatient admissions, consultations, subsequent-day visits, and discharges; ordering and managing appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; and completing procedures when trained and deemed competent for the hiring department.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a Master's degree or a higher level of educational program.
- Met the requirements of the applicable State Boards.
- Hold and maintain national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Barnes Jewish Health System.
- Maintain other certifications required for the role.
- Demonstrate advanced scientific and current clinical knowledge.
- Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical management for the headache patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider.
- Accurately diagnose and treat patients in general neurology, with a focus on subspecialized patient populations as indicated.
- Use prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Obtain and document relevant problem-focused or comprehensive histories from patients and medical records in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance with health system policies.
- Analyze data to determine health status.
- Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Perform accurate physical examinations.
- Establish patient relationships characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration.
- Seek opportunities to advance knowledge and experience.
- Remain flexible with scheduled rotations and locations as needed to meet patient needs.
- Complete inpatient admissions, consultations, subsequent-day visits, and discharges.
- Practice independently in outpatient and/or inpatient settings and collaborate with physicians as appropriate.
- Order and manage appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- Complete procedures applicable to the department of hire when trained and deemed competent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
