Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Fort Walton Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP), you’ll provide comprehensive neurological care in an onsite military healthcare environment. Working across outpatient and inpatient settings, you’ll practice independently within your clinical privileges and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic neurological conditions. Your work will include developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, performing or assisting with neurological procedures, responding to consultations, communicating test results, and educating patients and families. You’ll also contribute to clinical education, peer review, and quality-improvement activities. The schedule is Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid meal break. Shift times may vary within operating hours of 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No weekend or federal holiday coverage is required, and employees will 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 required.
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, and promote patient safety and infection-control practices.