Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology

Advanced Practice Provider
- Neurology

Job Summary The Neurology APRN works collaboratively with the Neurologist and other colleagues to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. The position requires a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Directly provides clinical services to pediatric patients including but not limited to: performing and documenting history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, assisting in patient follow up, performing appropriate screening, ordering/prescribing medications, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the established protocol and the APRN's scope of practice.

The position will be a combination of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic visits. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote clinical growth.
• Orders and prescribes medication for inpatient/outpatients.
• Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol with collaborating physician and APRN scope of practice.
• Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated with experience and scope of practice.
• Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills.
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.
• Acts as a preceptor for APP students.
• Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (EMR documentation, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning).
• Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
• APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Successful completion of Credentialing by NCHS
• Pediatric APP experience preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to provide weekend call coverage.

Job:
Nursing
- Clinical

Primary

Location:

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Main Hospital Campus

Department: NCPS NEURO MAIN-

Shift: Days Job Status :
Full Time