Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner in the Neurosurgery/Neuro Interventional Radiology department at Texas Health Plano. The role involves providing care to patients within a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, which includes a 24-bed ICU and a dedicated neuro unit. The department handles Neuro Trauma, Elective Spine, Neuro Interventional Radiology, and Brain Surgical cases.

Requirements

Master’s Degree Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program required
NP – Nurse Practitioner upon hire required
1 year experience in Neuro preferred

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
Acute Care certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments.
Consult with the supervising physician as needed.
Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician.
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience.
Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues.
Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician.
Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions.
Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employees practice.