NP / PA SPECIALTY - NEUROLOGY

NP / PA SPECIALTY

• NEUROLOGY UNM Hospitals
• 3.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $53.29
• $74.

90 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications APN BLS Certification APRN Research Basic life support

CRNA DEA

License Advanced practice provider Prescribing medications Full Job Description UNM Hospital is looking for a motivated provider to join our growing neurology team with a focus on general neurology and headache medicine to help care for patients in our community. The neurology department is located at the Clinical Neurosciences Center located at UNM Hospital. The neurology service sees a wide variety of patients with neurological concerns and provides much needed services for patients. This is an exciting career prospect, which offers many opportunities for development of new skills, growth, collaborative teamwork, learning, and teaching while contributing to our commitment of providing quality care for patients and the community. Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Minimum Offer $ 53.29/hr. Maximum Offer $ 74.90/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Specialty-Adv Practice Prov FTE:

1.00

Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute

PATIENT CARE

• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings

PATIENT CARE

• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

PATIENT CARE

• Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health

DOCUMENTATION

• Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records

PATIENT CARE

• Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment

PATIENT CARE

• Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care

EDUCATION

• Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff

ROLE MODEL

• Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

RESEARCH

• Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

PATIENT CENTERED MED

• Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

Program Graduate Education specialization:

Essential:

Accredited Advanced Practice Nurse Experience:

Essential:

No minimum experience required

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Specialization in applicable area 2 to 5 years experience as a practitioner

Credentials:

Essential:

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA) Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required