Neurology Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Neurology patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role. Neurology disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general neurology with a focus subspecialized patient populations as indicated.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program)
- Met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas)
- Hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System
- Other certification as obligatory for this role
- Less than 1 year Advanced Practice Provider (KS)
- Less than 1 year Advanced Practice Provider (MO)
Nice To Haves
- Focus on subspecialized patient populations as indicated
Responsibilities
- Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Obtains and documents relevant problem focused or comprehensive history from patient/medical records in a timely manner
- Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance health system policies
- Analyzes data to determine health status
- Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Performs an accurate physical exam
- Demonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledge
- Establishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration
- Takes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiences
- Flexibility with scheduled rotations / locations as needed to ensure patient needs are met
- Completion of admissions, consultations, subsequent day visits and discharges in the inpatient setting
- Independent practice in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborating with physician(s) as appropriate
- Ordering and management of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
- This role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
