Neurology Advanced Practitioner Provider

The Neurology Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP) is a certified, licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant who provides comprehensive neurology care to acute and chronically ill and/or medically complex patients in the hospital setting.

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and presentation of medical conditions
• Demonstrates and uses critical thinking skills to synthesize and analyze patient data.
• Performs a comprehensive or problem-focused history and physical assessment for adult patients.
• Orders, collects, and correctly interprets and evaluates laboratory and/or other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes and manages pharmacologic agents and/or other treatment modalities with attention to efficacy and safety.
• Identify Patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
• Identify patients age specific needs and alter care plans appropriately
• Assess family adaptation level and coping skills to determine whether interventions are needed
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based treatment plans using the patient assessment, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines, and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient responsiveness to treatment therapies and adjusts the treatment plan, as indicated.
• Initiates timely consultation and referral, including with the collaborating physician, based on the needs of the patient.
• Facilitates and maintains ongoing communication with the patient, family, and/or health care team members.
• Counsels and educates patients and families regarding medical processes and treatment.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's assistant program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred experience of working at least one (1) year in the general medical setting as a NP or PA
• Strong working knowledge of general medicine
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional demeanor.