Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR - PRN

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Neurosurgery/Neuro Interventional Radiology team. The NP will perform histories, exams, follow-ups, and collaborate with supervising physicians to provide high-quality patient care within established protocols.

Requirements include a Master's in NP, NP license at hire, and preferred Neuro/Acute Care certification with about 1 year of NP experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for Nurse Practitioner.
• 1 year of NP experience preferred.
• Acute Care certification highly preferred.
• 1 year experience in Neuro preferred.
• NP - Nurse Practitioner upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those seen for follow up appointments.
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care per protocols or physician instructions.
• Initiate appropriate treatment and testing for evaluation of illness.
• Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues.
• Document clinical care according to guidelines.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as directed by supervising physician.
• Communicate with patients and family within HIPAA guidelines.

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75096 Work Hours: PRN, 6:00am - 4:00pm

Neuro Department Highlights

• Fellowship trained Neurosurgeons and Neuro Interventional Radiologists
• Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 24 bed ICU and dedicated Neuro unit
• Neuro Trauma, Elective Spine, Neuro Interventional Radiology and Brain Surgical cases

Here's What You Need

• Master's Degree Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program required
• 1 year of experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Acute Care certification highly preferred
• 1 year experience in Neuro preferred
• NP - Nurse Practitioner upon hire required

Here's What You Will Do

• Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. Consult with the supervising physician as needed
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician
• Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience
• Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues
• Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician
• Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions
• Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employees practice

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Practitioner

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We're a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we're a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail] #LI-TC1