Nurse Practitioner - Epilepsy
About The Position
Responsible for the coordination and direct patient care of patients in a busy Epilepsy neurology practice group; assists faculty members with efficient operation of their respective outpatient practices. Answers patient calls and handles all medication renewals. Performs medical histories, physical exams, and other nursing care and documents all findings appropriately as needed. Assists with hospital admissions to inpatient hospital unit. Reports directly to the Divisional Chief. This role supports the clinical, educational, and academic mission of the institution. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this role may include teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.
Requirements
- Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing
- Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
- NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
- NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
- Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
- Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
- Infection Control Certificate
- Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate
Nice To Haves
- New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.
- Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or academic program involvement in an advanced practice provider training program is preferred.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
- Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
- Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.
- Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Enters the above in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
- Counsels/educates patients and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.
- Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
