Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology

Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology- Experience Needed

Overview

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology - Experience Needed. Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology
- Experience Needed role at Aurora Health Care. This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$53.80/hr - $80.70/hr

Opportunities

Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin. Why Choose Advocate Health:

• Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice
• Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams
• APCs actively engaged in leadership
• Continuing medical education flexibility
• Access to fully integrated continuum of care
• Practice at top of licensure
• Structured onboarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
• Variety of opportunities
• On-going professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits

Major Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic illnesses and diseases within both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, assesses and determines differential diagnoses. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine management and treatment. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty as trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and age-specific needs.
• Provides care coordination, including managing ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications when warranted by diagnosis or condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries. Maintains records per standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff and ensures recommended care is delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care; understands growth and development across the lifespan.

Licenses & Certifications

• Physician Assistant license (state issued).
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license (state issued).
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or (AANP) certification.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.

Degrees

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master's Degree in Nursing

Required Functional Experience

• Experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High level of clinical proficiency and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously; functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs a distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation hazards, and blood/body fluids; PPE required as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Note:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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