Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
The Neurology Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive neurological care in an onsite military healthcare environment, working across outpatient and inpatient settings. The NP practices independently within authorized scope and clinical privileges and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic neurological conditions. The role includes developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing or assisting with neurological procedures, responding to consultations, communicating test results, and educating patients and families. The NP also contributes to clinical education, peer review, quality improvement, patient safety, and infection-control activities. This is a full-time position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid meal break. Shift times may vary within operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is no weekend or federal holiday coverage, and employees work no more than 40 hours per week. Compensation is $61.20–$68.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing and graduation from an applicable nursing specialty program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
- Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the applicable specialty through ANCC, AANP, or another recognized national nursing certification organization appropriate to the specialty.
- Full, current, and unrestricted professional license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- At least 24 months of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner within the preceding 36 months in an outpatient and/or inpatient clinical setting.
- Neurology experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Ability to practice independently within the authorized scope of practice and clinical privileges.
- Basic knowledge of managing daily clinic operations serving a high volume of patients with varied healthcare needs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new and established patients and diagnose and manage acute and chronic neurological conditions.
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications and immunizations within approved protocols and clinical privileges.
- Provide scheduled outpatient care and inpatient, urgent, same-day, and telephone consultations as needed.
- Perform or assist with medically indicated neurological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Communicate laboratory and radiology results and educate patients and families about treatment, prevention, and self-management.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
- Maintain timely and accurate medical records and clinical coding.
- Participate in peer review and quality-improvement activities.
- Support clinical education as assigned.
- Promote patient safety and infection-control practices.
Benefits
- 80 hours of paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401k plan
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
