Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Locums Neurology NP or PA-C Position Overview Position: Locum Neurology APP (NP or PA) Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daytime coverage only Practice Model When In-House Neurologist is Onsite (Monday & Tuesday) The APP will: Round with the attending neurologist each morning Manage and see follow-up patients Communicate findings and recommendations with the attending physician Assist with ongoing patient management and care coordination Document appropriately in the EMR When Tele-Neurology is Covering (Wednesday-Friday) The APP will: Independently perform follow-up neurology consultations Communicate directly with tele-neurologists regarding patient care Conduct evaluations and relay information to consulting neurologists Complete all EMR documentation Partner with tele-neurology providers for consultative support as needed Patient Population The Neurology APP will primarily support: Stroke patients Seizures Altered Mental Status (AMS) Metabolic encephalopathy and metabolic neurologic conditions Guillain-Barré Syndrome General Neurology patients ICU neurology patients Neurology Coverage Structure In-House Neurology Coverage: Monday and Tuesday Functions as a consulting service Provides recommendations only Does not enter orders into the EMR Tele-Neurology Coverage: Wednesday-Friday New model implemented approximately two weeks ago Available for consultation and collaborative management Can conduct consults alongside APP when needed APP Responsibilities Clinical Duties Follow-up consultations Neurologic assessments Daily patient management Communication with consulting neurologists Care coordination with primary teams Administrative Duties Complete EMR documentation Relay recommendations from neurology consultants to treating teams Ensure continuity of neurologic care across both onsite and tele-neurology coverage models