Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR - PRN

Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR Location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas 75096. Work Hours: PRN, 6:00am – 4:00pm. Neuro Department Highlights Fellowship trained Neurosurgeons and Neuro Interventional Radiologists Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center 24 bed ICU and dedicated Neuro unit Neuro Trauma, Elective Spine, Neuro Interventional Radiology and Brain Surgical cases Recruitment Requirements Master’s Degree; Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program required 1 year of experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred Acute Care certification highly preferred 1 year experience in Neuro preferred NP – Nurse Practitioner upon hire required Responsibilities Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. Consult with the supervising physician as needed. Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician. Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience. Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues. Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines. Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician. Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions. Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employees practice. Benefits 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, and other benefits. Delivery of high quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). Supportive, team environment with opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr