Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Neurology Consult Service

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Concord
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDescriptionSeeking a part-time APRN or PA to support inpatient neurology consult service at UH Tripoint with occasional cross-coverage at Lake West. Prior APP and/or neurology experienced preferred but will consider new graduates. Schedule is three 8 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays . Will assist with new telehealth visits to consulting neurologists and provide subsequent care to established consult patients.Summary:

• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.
• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.
• Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.
• Order and perform routine diagnostic procedures
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.
• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.
• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its valuesAdditional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.QualificationsPosition Requirements:
    Demonstrated competence as a practitioner
    Effective oral and written communication skills
    A variety of technical patient care devices specific to the clinical area
    Computers and selected office equipment
    
    Experience and Knowledge:
    Demonstrated leadership skills
    Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
    
    Education/Expertise:
    Nurse Practitioner:
    Nursing Doctorate or Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on clinical practice.
    -or-
    Physician Assistant:
    Completion of a formal Physician Assistant training from an accredited program with NCCPA certification.
    
    Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification (i.e. RN, RRT):
    Nurse Practitioner:
    BLS required; ACLS preferred
    Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Ohio.
    Current APRN license to practice in Ohio.
    -or-
    Physician Assistant:
    BLS required; ACLS preferred
    NCCPA-Certified.
    DEA license
    Physical Demands
    • Standing Frequently
    • Walking Frequently
    • Sitting Rarely
    • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
    • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
    • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
    • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
    • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
    • Balancing Occasionally
    • Stooping Frequently
    • Kneeling Frequently
    • Crouching Frequently
    • Crawling Occasionally
    • Reaching Frequently
    • Handling Frequently
    • Grasping Frequently
    • Feeling Constantly
    • Talking Constantly
    • Hearing Constantly
    • Repetitive Motions Constantly
    • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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