Nurse Practitioner, COM, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine/Movement Disorders

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their esteemed Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with attending physicians and be integral to patient care, ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment. With a commitment to excellence in healthcare, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and clinical practices in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Discounts for campus activities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical for complex patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient care.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Pharmacologic Treatment

Diagnostic Testing

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Patient Education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, COM, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine/Movement Disorders

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Cincinnati Physicians is seeking a nurse practitioner specializing in evaluation and treatment of movement disorders to see patients in our outpatient clinics located in Clifton and West Chester. The nurse practitioner will be trained as needed to develop expertise in the field of movement disorders neurology and will see follow-up patients with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism's, essential tremor, Huntington's disease and others. The nurse practitioner will also be trained to program patients with deep brain stimulators. The nurse practitioner's practice is intended to provide a collaborative experience for the patient along with the attending physician in alternating appointments, and to be available for urgent patient needs. Weekend and Overnight coverage is not required.

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate history and physical for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.


• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.


• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.


• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.


• Maintain accurate medical records.


• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.


• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.


• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.


• Participate in research and development projects.


• Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students and medical students.


• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.


• Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years nursing experience.


• Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
  
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
  
• Hearing, listening - Often
  
• Talking - Often
  
• Standing - Often
  
• Walking - Often
  
• Bending - Seldom
  
• Stooping - Seldom
  
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
  
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
  
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom
  

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.


• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.


• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.


• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.


• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.


• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Nurse Practitioner, COM, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine/Movement Disorders

Date:

Apr 21, 2025

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility:

Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati



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