Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Rest Assured Sleep Labs - Asheville, NC 28806

Overview

Position Type Part Time Category Nurse

Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of multi-tasking, communicating with both colleagues and patients and working in a variety of settings. We're looking for an individual who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, and who is interested in working for an organization that believes in innovation and the power of professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate care for patients eight years and older with sleep disorders.
• Assess and examine patients presenting with concern for or known history of obstructive and/or central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, shift work disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, parasomnias, hypersomnolence, and REM behavior disorder.
• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of the treatment plan with alterations, if necessary, in regular increments, as determined by medical necessity and insurance requirements.
• Develop a treatment plan for Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia patients, which includes on-going evaluation of effectiveness, side effects, and safety concerns.
• Initiate referrals for further evaluation to Otolaryngologists, Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, Dentists, and Psychologists; this may involve further collaboration in order to best serve the patient.
• Collaborate with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers to ensure timely acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies.

The hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Sleep Medicine specialty recommended but not required.

Benefits include

• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• CEUs Reimbursements
• Insurance credentialing costs and fees related to the Nurse Practitioner's employment at the practice (Covered at 100%)