Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Neurology Consult Service Specialist

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Concord
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to support our inpatient neurology consult service at UH Tripoint, with occasional cross-coverage at Lake West. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in APP and/or neurology, but we will consider new graduates. The schedule is three 8-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. The successful candidate will assist with new telehealth visits to consulting neurologists and provide subsequent care to established consult patients.Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on recorded data and current scientific research.
• Establish and implement care plans, adhering to care paths, protocols, and standards of care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide patient care.
• Order and perform routine diagnostic procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, and self.
• Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
• Provide education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs.
• Advance professional development through self-directed learning and continuing education.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
• Display commitment to the mission of University Hospitals and its values.Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
  • Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.Requirements
    • Demonstrated competence as a practitioner.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Technical patient care devices specific to the clinical area.
    • Computers and selected office equipment.Preferred Qualifications
      • Demonstrated leadership skills.
      • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.Education/Expertise
        • Nurse Practitioner: Nursing Doctorate or Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on clinical practice.
        • Physician Assistant: Completion of a formal Physician Assistant training from an accredited program with NCCPA certification.Physical Demands
          • Standing: Frequently.
          • Walking: Frequently.
          • Sitting: Rarely.
          • Lifting: Frequently (50 lbs).
          • Carrying: Frequently (50 lbs).
          • Pushing: Frequently (50 lbs).
          • Pulling: Frequently (50 lbs).
          • Climbing: Occasionally (50 lbs).
          • Balancing: Occasionally.
          • Stooping: Frequently.
          • Kneeling: Frequently.
          • Crouching: Frequently.
          • Crawling: Occasionally.
          • Reaching: Frequently.
          • Handling: Frequently.
          • Grasping: Frequently.
          • Feeling: Constantly.
          • Talking: Constantly.
          • Hearing: Constantly.
          • Repetitive Motions: Constantly.
          • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly.

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