Nurse Practitioner Neurology Center MSMH

Job Description

Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Summary:

Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health team providing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to neurology patient. Position focuses mainly on outpatient care, but may also provide inpatient consultation, treatment and follow up. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with health care team members in maintaining standards for professional practice in the clinical setting. Supports delivery of evidence-based assessment and management. Participates in performance improvement processes.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Maintains a current New York State Professional RN License
• Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
• Maintains Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office
• Masters degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in the neurosciences preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• CPR Certified
• ACLS Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Subject to inside environmental conditions. Must be able to work in hectic environment making sound decisions at all times. Work is demanding and stressful at times. Visual and auditory acuity are essential. Considerable walking and standing during the tour of duty. Knowledge and utilization of proper body mechanics is essential as lifting, pulling and pushing patients and equipment are required. Works indoors in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area. May be exposed to communicable diseases