Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Functions of Assigned Duties

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the neurology team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Serves as consultant and provides resources to other departments within the medical center.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance veteran care and clinic operations.
• Participates in division meetings, grand rounds, and interdisciplinary team activities

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
• Basic Requirements:
• Education: Post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licenses: Active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Board Certification: Full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) from ANCC, AANPCB, or other nationally recognized certifying body.