Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Neurology

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Neurology, working 0.6-0.8 FTE. The role involves diagnosing and managing preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions within the neurology specialty. Expectations include maintaining a professional and ethical code of conduct, acting as a culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations, and demonstrating excellent communication skills. The NP/PA will work autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team, manage time and stress effectively, and adapt to unpredictable situations. Proficiency in electronic medical records is required, and the role may involve teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Participation in health policy activities, committee work, and research is also expected as indicated. The position requires obtaining and documenting accurate patient health history, providing appropriate patient education, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, and performing procedures specific to the area of practice. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, discussing assessments and treatment options with patients, and prescribing medications and equipment are key responsibilities. Collaboration with other healthcare clinicians is also a part of the role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters or Doctorate degree (for APRNs)
Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (for PAs)
Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (for APRNs)
Licensed by Minnesota Board of Medicine (for PAs)
Certified by a national credentialing board (for APRNs)
Certified through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (for PAs)
Certified by specialty
Must complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body
Basic Life Support (Advanced Life Support as required by your area of practice)
DEA registration
Pass background check
Register with the Minnesota Prescriptive Monitoring Program (PMP)
Professional and ethical code of conduct
Culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations
Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with healthcare team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to community service area
Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting
Flexibility
Demonstrates proficiency in electronic medical record use
Works where job is physically demanding
Ability to teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups
Shares knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes

Nice To Haves

Certification by specialty is also available (for PAs)

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and manages preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated specific to your area of practice
Obtains and documents accurate patient(s) health history including medical, social, and psychological needs
Provides appropriate patient education
Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention
Performs procedures as indicated specific to your area of practice
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures; communicates results to patient(s) in a timely manner
Discusses assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patient(s) to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans
Prescribes medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by health condition
Consults with and refers to other healthcare clinicians when indicated
Acts as leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated
Participates in health policy activities at the local, state, national, and international levels as indicated
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times
Participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice as indicated
Committee participation and meeting attendance
Other duties as assigned