The Department of Neurology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient medical treatment for patients. Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up. Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols
and standards of care. Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals. Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan. Seeks and provides consultative services as required. Through patient education and
counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice. Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area. Educates patients, families, and professionals through the
development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications. Participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.
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