Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Neurology

The Nemours Foundation•Pensacola, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health Pensacola is seeking Neurology Advanced Practice Providers to staff at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. This role involves managing and providing care for patients requiring Neurology care, collaborating with attending Neurologists, conducting parent interviews, ordering tests, performing procedures, and completing documentation. The position also includes participation in daily rounds and meeting departmental goals.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation.
Active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida OR Active Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure/Physician Assistant Licensure, with or without prescriptive authority
Current AHA BLS

Responsibilities

Manages and provides care for the patient requiring Neurology care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending Neurologist.
Conducts parent interviews and takes family history.
Collaborates with Neurologist concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
Participates in meeting goals of the department.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and Nemours standards.
Participates in daily rounds.