Acute Care NP: Stroke Specialist with Tele-Neuro Support

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance/tail coverage

Generous time off

Loan debt repayment advising

EPIC electronic health record

Job summary

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality stroke care and direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in line with state law and staff privileges.

Rounding with a tele-neurologist to discuss treatment plans and ensure timely access to specialized neurological care via virtual consultation is part of the role. Training with the Lexington Stroke Team precedes independent service in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APP program.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APP.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APP in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association. ACLS as required for position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in accordance with state law and privileges.
• Autonomous practice while collaborating with other health professionals to ensure high quality care.
• Round with a tele-neurologist to evaluate patients and discuss treatment plans.
• Support timely access to specialized neurological care through virtual consultation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in APP

Accredited APP program

National certification

Current KY APP license

BCLS certification

ACLS as required

Job description

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality stroke care and direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in line with state law and staff privileges.

Rounding with a tele-neurologist to discuss treatment plans and ensure timely access to specialized neurological care via virtual consultation is part of the role. Training with the Lexington Stroke Team precedes independent service in Richmond.