NP / PA SPECIALTY - NEUROLOGY -

About the role

NP / PA SPECIALTY - NEUROLOGY, at UNM Hospital are skilled and passionate professionals across various specialties. They include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Psychologists, Optometrists, neuropsychologists and more. APPs collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, patient care techs and other support staff to accomplish our mission. We put New Mexico first and are dedicated to providing all patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based and compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Success Profile

• Adaptable
• Compassionate
• Coachable
• Organized
• Tech savvy
• Team player

Department

Department: Specialty-Adv Practice Prov

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Patient Centered Medical - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate, Education specialization: Accredited Advanced Practice Nurse, Experience: No minimum experience required, Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA), State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification, ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire, Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable