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Neurology Nurse PractitionerTandym Health • New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Tandym Health • New Brunswick, NJ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

An established healthcare facility in Middlesex County, New Jersey is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide night-time coverage for their stroke and general neurology service line.

About the opportunity :

  • Schedule : 7 days per week, 6 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM (flexible scheduling available)
  • Trauma Level : Facility is a Level 1 trauma center

Responsibilities :

  • Stroke Code Coverage : Respond promptly to stroke codes and perform NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and related assessments.
  • Neurological Assessments : Conduct thorough neurological evaluations for assigned patients, including consults from other services.
  • Inpatient Neurology Care : Manage a patient load of approximately 10-15 patients per night, including both primary and consult patients.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with neurology residents and receive support from attending physicians available by phone.
  • Documentation : Utilize Epic for all EMR documentation
  • Qualifications :

  • Certification : Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Licensure : Active and unrestricted state licensure required.
  • Experience : Previous experience in neurology or inpatient care is preferred.
  • Clinical Readiness : Capable of managing acute neurological conditions in an inpatient setting. No procedural responsibilities required.
  • Team Player : Comfortable working alongside residents and within a multidisciplinary team.
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