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(Archived) Advanced Care Practitioner Neurology - Charlotte, NC

Last Updated: 11/22/18

Job Description

Carolinas HealthCare System is now Atrium Health. Atrium is a place filled with light, where each and every heartbeat begins, where connections are made, bringing health, hope and healing FOR ALL!

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will function independently in an inpatient setting in collaboration with a supervising physician. Patients are typically referred for expertise of a single system, and only minor, office-based procedures are performed. Emphasis is on health promotion of a focused disease process of system.

Carolinas HealthCare System Neurosciences Institute combines the latest treatments and technologies with advanced research and renowned specialty programs to bring you the region’s most comprehensive care for brain, spine and nervous system disorders. Our neurology specialists work together to offer wide-ranging, seamlessly connected neurological care.

Due to continued growth, the Neuroscience Institute campus is seeking a team oriented and flexible Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the team.

• This opportunity will provide inpatient coverage administering care to general neurology and sleep medicine population.

• These conditions may include stroke and seizure, headache, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. The department works closely with other specialists such as neurosurgery, neuropsychology, rehabilitation services and neuroradiology.

• Three 12 hour shifts per week.

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.

Essential Functions:

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.

• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.

• Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.

• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.

• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.

• Determines treatment plan for patient.

• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.

• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.

• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

• Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.

• Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice required.

• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC / SC required.

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.

• 2-4 years of experience as an Advanced Practitioner preferred.

• Team oriented

• Ability to multi – task and prioritize

• Excellent Time Management Skills

• Effective Communication both oral and written

• Neurology experience is a plus.

Education Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

• AGPCNP, FNP, PNP-PC, or ANP certification from a nationally recognized certifying body required.

Physician Assistants

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Masters Degree preferred.

• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Company Details

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Its diverse network of care locations includes academic medical centers, hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, physician practices, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies,...