Nurse Practitioner / Neurology

SUMMARY :

This at-will position will collaborate with the care team to provide coordinate healthcare to patients living with complex multi-system disorders, with specific emphasis on health promotion, disease management and prevention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following list of functions is descriptive of the work to be performed, but it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, processes, or tasks that the job may require.

• Provides quality care to patients according to Metrodora medical protocols and funding source guidelines.
• Performs patient assessment to obtain a complete and accurate record of the patient’s clinical information and medical symptoms.

Orders tests and exams to object additional information as needed to ensure the proper and complete care of the patient.

• Analyzes and interprets patient test results and exams to obtain information to guide care.
• Diagnoses patient needs and determines a plan of care.
• Monitors patient conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or proposed treatments with patients.
• Collects patient information needed to customize tests and explains test procedures to patients.
• Specializes in treating and diagnosing medical conditions relating to neurology.
• Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside the brain such as poor electrode contacts or patient movement on electro-neurodiagnostic recordings.
• Monitors patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
• Conducts tests to determine cerebral health.
• Measures visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli. Summarizes data to assist physicians in diagnosing brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary staff to create better patient outcomes.
• Enforces adherence to health care regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; respects the confidentiality of information learned while employed by Metrodora.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking skills.
• Able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge in the fields of medicine, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of outpatient clinical administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and infection control measures.
• Ability to accurately document and maintain records.

Education and Experience :

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job requires regularly lifting / pushing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting / pushing more than 50 pounds or exerting heavy force in a wide disparity of environmental conditions.

The job involves standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc.