Pedi Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Position Description

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Major / Essential Functions

• Provides Neurological Care as part of a health care team in the ambulatory and hospital settings.to include patient assessment, patient education, and counseling.
• Provides specialty care in an outpatient clinic setting
• Evaluates the medical health of the patient and provides health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and when appropriate in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.
• Maintain records, write orders, and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

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