Nurse Practitioner- Neuroscience- Harlingen, TX

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with No Call
• Outpatient setting with occasional Inpatient support
• Join team of 3 qualified Physicians and 1 APP
• All levels of experience welcome; previous Neuro experience a plus!

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state
• CPR Certified
• DEA registration with state

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams
• Performs or orders tests and interprets results
• Administers therapeutic procedures as directed
• Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients
• Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR)
• Fulfills all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management
• Performs and oversees testing and other appropriate procedures
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff
• Orders medications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Required - Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Certifications: Required - Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Employment Practices

• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship
• Participates in the E-Verify program