Nurse Practitioner- Neuroscience- Harlingen, TX

Overview

Join a leading Neuroscience program known for its exceptional patient care and strong community reputation. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide support in an outpatient clinic setting with inpatient rounding as needed.

• 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

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a physician, including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams
• Perform or order tests and interpret results; administer therapeutic procedures as directed
• Instruct on care and maintain written charts and records (EMR)
• Fulfill duties assigned by physician and ensure completion of all required documentation per Tenet Physician Resources policy
• Report to the attending physician any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participate in patient review conferences and staffing; assist with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s care plan and supervised by the physician
• Adhere to applicable policies, procedures, and HIPAA/Privacy standards
• Order medications as appropriate
• Provide health teaching and counseling during the exam to enable informed health decisions
• Provide consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  Masters prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Certification:
  Current NP license to practice in the state; CPR certified; DEA registration; additional certifications per governing board and facility bylaws
• Licensure:
  Must be licensed, certified or registered to practice as required by law in the state of practice
• Experience:
  
  All levels of experience considered;
  Neuro experience a plus
• Skills:
  
  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team; strong communication and commitment to high-quality patient care

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