Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Summary

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health – Neurology clinic is hiring a Nurse Practitioner! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• CMA allowance and paid time off for CME attendance
• Paid Malpractice
  
  

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the Neurology clinic are Monday-Friday, 9am-4:45pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

What does a Nurse Practitioner do?

Under the general direction of collaborating physicians, the advance practice provider (APP) utilizes advanced clinical and analytical skills to provide direct care and management of stroke neurology patients. The APP leverages knowledge of neurological testing and imaging, acute stroke treatment plans, and neurovascular intervention. The APP demonstrates strong leadership, is an excellent communicator, and is effectively able to prioritize a large number of patients in various stages of stroke.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Works autonomously providing direct patient care including monitoring and evaluating high risk stroke patients. Provides stroke patient care management including assessments and documentation, consultations, and daily patient rounds. Prepares and analyzes clinical data and collaborates with health care team to make diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Partners with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
• Evaluates operations from a workflow perspective and responds appropriately, redesigns per patient needs and competitive benchmarks. Leads in the evaluation, development, and implementation of comprehensive patient education programs.
• Maintains knowledge of current practices in the management of stroke and other neurological disorders and complexities. Participates in professional organizations in stroke management and neurovascular intervention, and other areas of professional interest. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the stroke population. Assures that the program is in compliance with the appropriate governmental agencies.
• Develops and presents information to community and professional groups on stroke management. Compiles information for the organization as requested. Provides patient status reports to the community and referring physicians.
• Develops with the patient, caregivers and patient care team, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, identifying educational needs of the patient and family, developing a patient education plan and formulating a discharge/follow-up plan of care.
  
  

What are the requirements for the job?

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Licensed by the State of Missouri as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) credentials preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge-Building/Sharing, Coaching/Empowering, Health System Vision & Management.
  
  

Our North Star

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.