Neuro Critical Care APP - PRN

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate PRN Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing outpatient neurology team. This position is designed to improve patient access through extended evening and weekend clinic hours while providing high-quality, evidence-based neurological care. The APP will evaluate and manage patients with a variety of neurological conditions, including stroke, migraine, and general neurological disorders, in collaboration with our board-certified neurologists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with common neurological conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Provide care for patients with:
  • Stroke and secondary stroke prevention
  • Migraine and headache disorders
  • General neurology conditions including neuropathy, dizziness, tremor, seizure follow-up, memory concerns, multiple sclerosis follow-up, and movement disorders as appropriate
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and neuroimaging.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing current evidence-based guidelines.
• Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide patient and family education regarding neurological conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate care with neurologists, primary care providers, therapists, and other specialists.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support departmental goals for patient access and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina NP or PA license (or eligibility).
• DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in neurology, stroke, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine.
• Experience managing migraine and headache disorders.
• Experience with outpatient neurological care.

Schedule

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling with weekday evening shifts (Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM) based on mutual availability and department needs, along with optional Saturday clinics (8:00 AM-1:00 PM).

Benefits

• Medical and retirement benefits
• CME allowance
• System-wide EHR (Epic)
• Malpractice coverage
• Work-life balance initiatives, including resiliency training for providers and team members
• ODYSSEY program to enhance the new provider experience through connection, exploration, and evolution within a culture of continuous learning and teamwork
• APP Council that partners with leaders to improve clinical performance, create a community of practice, enhance experience and engagement, and fully integrate APPs into the care team

About the Organization

Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers, and hospitals delivering a seamless healthcare experience. The network includes more than 1,900 physicians and over 36,000 team members providing care at more than 800 locations, including 16 medical centers and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. Novant Health is recognized for advanced care, physician leadership, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and serves nearly six million patient visits annually.

Novant Health has been recognized as one of "America’s Best-In-State Employers 2023" by Forbes and ranked No. 17 nationally for "Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers" by Diversity MBA Magazine. In 2022, Novant Health provided over $1.5 billion in community benefit and contributed more than $1.9 million in charitable donations to community partners.