Neurology - Headache Advanced Practice Provider; ARNP​/PA

Overview

This position is for an ARNP in the Department of Neurology as part of the Headache/General Neurology. Focus will be on providing personalized care to the Headache/General Neurology patients within the Department of Neurology. Promote the referral of patients to clinic and the Headache/General Neurology unit. Coordinate the care of Headache/General Neurology patients through the process of evaluation. Perform overall medical care and medical management exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided in an outpatient setting and follow up on an as needed basis.

Collaborate/consult in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team. Use judgment to provide continuity of care incorporating best practices. Work to promote the programs goals of quality care, safety and patient satisfaction. Promote education of Headache/General Neurology and its treatment to patients, families, referring providers and the community at large.

• Perform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Be responsible for evaluation, management, education and assurance of follow up for each patient seen in clinic.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments focused on neurological needs of patients.
• Collaborate with team members, patient/family and other referring providers to formulate, implement, coordinate, evaluate and modify care plans that are individualized, multimodal/comprehensive and evidence-based.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understanding of the patient’s condition and proposed treatment plan and treatment options, provide appropriate education; discuss and develop goals of care and identify measurable treatment objectives.
• Assist the patient, family and primary care provider(s) with implementation of the plan of care in the home or community, and outpatient settings.
• Triage phone calls and provide assistance with transition of care from outpatient to inpatient, and as needed, inpatient to outpatient.
• Assess and facilitate referrals and consultations to other services per patient needs.
• Complete documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines. Ensure that documentation identifies goals of care and facilitates interdisciplinary communication.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.
• Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
• Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families and provide education and serve as a resource for ancillary staff in area of clinical expertise.
• Return patient phone calls regarding procedures or any questions/concerns relating to such.
• Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical and advanced practice provider students, and residents in area of clinical expertise.
• Serve in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practices and patient outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental QA/QI/research programs.
• Participate in consent and protocols for clinical trials/research projects in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes as well as contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals.
• Participate in clinically relevant activities and attend UIHC APP council meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise.
• Maintain national and state licensing and certification requirements.
• Maintain current compliances (University, UI Health Care, Departmental, etc.) as required.
• Attend Headache/General Neurology Conference, Headache/General Neurology division meetings, and Headache/General Neurology related Neurology Grand Rounds presentations.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

• Master’s degree required. Master’s degree in nursing is preferred. If…