Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient

The purpose of this position is to provide neurologic care and education to patients and families in the hospital setting. Works closely with MCN physicians and hospital staff to ensure comprehensive care is provided.

M-F 9 am- 5 pm occasional Saturdays- with one day off during the week.

Performs inpatient clinical activities.

• Performs and/or updates thorough histories (includes phone interviews with informants, if needed).
• Performs and/or updates thorough physical exam.
• Triages patient-related phone calls.
• Presents patient to neurologist in concise, complete, and thorough manner.
• Documents information in electronic health record in an organized and timely manner. Uses standard format emphasizing completeness, thoroughness and reflected formulation of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, patient education and follow-up.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing (e.g., labs, EEGs, etc.). Reviews test results and treatment plan with patients and family.
• May assist with and/or perform minor procedures.

Provides patient and family education.

• Organizes relevant educational materials from available sources and generates materials for patients/families.
• Presents and reviews materials/information with patients in a timely, concerned, thorough, understandable and empathetic manner.
• Follows up with patients and their families to assure understanding and retention of materials. Provides supplementary materials, as necessary.
• Facilitates family conferences.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required.
• Certification and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA number.
• Two or more years' experience desired; experience in neurology strongly preferred.
• Current BLS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to and engender confidence among patients, staff and physicians.
• Ability to analyze clinical situations, draw appropriate conclusions and institute appropriate measures with good reasoning and problem-solving abilities and acute intellect.
• Congenial demeanor with excellent interpersonal communication skills in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment without impairment of function or judgment.
• Proficiency with Epic software/electronic health record.
• Physical ability to assist patients through an examination.
• Ability and desire to be self-directed in performance of duties and self-educating in areas of deficiency, without need for continuous direct supervision.
• Patient centered; strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.