Nurse Practitioner- Neurology- Round Rock

Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty

The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics and may specialize in areas like Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology, or other medical specialties.

The essential functions of the role include assessing the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories. They order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs. They prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. They formulate and implement patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. They counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. They maintain appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. They provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training. They manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.). They perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician. They may be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key success factors include knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans. Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification. Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests. Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN. Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer. Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited program and one year of experience. Certification/license/registration required includes Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Baylor University Medical Center