Advanced Registered Nurse

Department/Unit: Neurology General

Work Shift:

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of dedicated professionals at the Albany Med Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a great opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team to make a profound impact on advancing care for stroke patients in the region.

Available position is in the Vascular Neurology/ Stroke Division of the Neurology Department, Albany Medical College, Albany NY. As an advanced practitioner, the NP will work in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide stroke care. The NP is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care delivered to the patient. The NP will be responsible and accountable for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day-to-day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.

Available position provides an opportunity to be involved in both inpatient and outpatient stroke care, fast-track TIA clinic, participate in neuro-cardiac collaboration and other key program development initiatives of the vascular neurology division. Candidate will be working closely with the attending physicians and other APPs in the vascular division.

Inpatient care: Collaborate with neurosurgery, ER, intensivists, therapists, and nursing staff. Implementation of acute stroke treatment plans and evidence-based protocols. Outpatient care: Provide post stroke and TIA follow up care. Coordinate rehabilitation needs. . Administrative/Quality responsibilities: Participate in AMHS quality improvement initiatives. Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Mentorship and supervision provided.

Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.

Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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