Nurse Practitioner-Neurology Outpatient ID: 189813

**POSITION:**Nurse Practitioner-Neurology Outpatient **SCHEDULE:**Part Time - Eligible for Benefits Day 8a-12pm **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant TO APPLY: Direct Link: -https://www.renown.org/careers/189813-nurse-practitioner-neurology-outpatient Career Page: -https://www.renown.org/Careers/ Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: As a Neurology Nurse Practitioner, employee provides comprehensive neurological care through their evaluation and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, including but not limited to brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Masters prepared registered nurse (RN) certified as an Adult, Family or Gerontologica Nurse Practitioner and/or Family Nurse Practitioner as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Two years minimum experience as an RN required. Six months clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with the State of Nevada, Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP), or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) required at time of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services. Prefer online certification from Advanced Medical Certification. Prefer online certification from ACLS Certification Institute. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Ability to Credential through Renowns Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Provides coverage of outpatient neurology patients and may occasionally be required to help cover the inpatient (acute) neurology service. Responsible for obtaining and documenting patient history, examination, diagnoses and plan of care. Diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses. Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. Engages in independent decision-making regarding the health care of patients. Works collaboratively with other neurology providers within the division. Provides quality customer service to patients. Participates in teaching and research activities as deemed necessary by the Division Chief and/or chair. Works closely and in cooperation with their leadership team, directs comments and questions to the appropriate leader and follows administrative policies. Actively participates in provider governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. Stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings and attending continuing medical education programs in their areas of specialty. Provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adult and geriatric neurology patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Taking, recording, and interpreting medical histories and performing physical examinations. Performing or initiating selected diagnostic procedures. Initiation of a program of treatment for the patient. Evaluation of responses to healt problems and programs of treatment. Informing a person or family of the status of the patients health and alternatives for care. Evaluation of compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner. Modification of programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment. Referral to appropriate providers of health care. Commencement of care required to stabilize a patients condition in an emergency until a physician can be consulted. Perform any act if certified by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing. Perform acts taught in programs of education or comprehensive instruction successfully completed including clinical experience. Act within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner. Adopts a philosophy consistent with the RENOWN HEALTH Purpose Statement and models "Standards of Conduct" Concepts. Effective communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff. Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting. Work as part of a team toward clinic goals. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations. Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols. Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills. Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards. Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable. Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals. Works efficiently, cooperatively, and autonomously in long-term and acute care facilities, as applicable. Comply with provisions of NRS 632 and Regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Collaborating physician is responsible for the action of the Nurse Practitioner at all times. Will attain sufficient knowledge in the specialty and assure appropriate on-going education. This position does provide patient care. BENEFITS: []{style="fo "}