Nurse Practitioner (NP) INPATIENT/HOSPITAL NEUROLOGY

SINGH NEUROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time to full-time transition

Weekend commitment

Job summary

SINGH NEUROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our busy neurology practice. The role involves inpatient/hospital care across LA facilities, with some weekend commitments and a transition from part-time to full-time.

The ideal candidate has neurology experience or aptitude for neurology, and will work under the attending physician to assess, diagnose, and treat neurological conditions, including prescribing medications and planning care.

Qualifications

• Active California NP license.
• Current DEA license.
• ACLS certification.
• Neurology experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose neurological conditions.
• Provide patient care in hospital and skilled nursing facilities in LA area.
• Prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.
• Document daily notes in hospital EMR and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Neurology experience

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Team communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner license in California

DEA license

ACLS certification

Tools

Hospital EMR

Job description

Job Description

Southern California Region

Los Angeles, CA

Part-Time to transition to Full-Time

A very busy Neurology practice in Los Angeles is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team of inpatient/hospital Neurology APP”s. Some Neurology experience is preferred. Will train the right candidate with the aptitude for Neurology. Responsible for providing expert specialty clinical care in various hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in LA proper as well as the possibility to expand into Orange County. Neurology NP assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician. Provides comprehensive health assessment, medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions and formulates a treatment plan. Diagnoses neurological conditions. Plans and implements interventions in collaboration with the attending and consulting physicians. Completes documentation/charting on a daily basis utilizing various hospital based EMR systems.

This is a part time position to transition to full time with some weekend commitment.

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and/or family members. Constructs comprehensive medical histories. Performs neurological physical examinations. Works under the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner and as an agent of the physician.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease, or change medication (subject to checking and medical consultation as indicated).
• Communicates effectively with other members of care team. Such as attending and consulting physicians, APP’s nurses and allied health professionals.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Nurse Practitioner license in California
• Current DEA license
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification