Job Information
Catholic Health Nurse Practitioner Neuroscience MHB in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 101,965.50-152,938.50 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 7a-5p/4 days per week
Summary:
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Position focuses mainly on inpatient care, though may also work in outpatient clinical practice. This position requires some travel between acute system hospitals and provides general neurology and acute stroke care to Emergency Department patients, Observation Unit patients and inpatients, specifically cares for patients with neurological disease and/or stroke. May work at multiple sites on any given day depending on patient volume. It may be necessary to spend time at 4 sites during the day. This position will participate in virtual rounds with the neurology attending via a telemedicine mobile unit. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with health care team members in maintaining standards for professional practice in the clinical setting. Supports delivery of evidence-based acute stroke assessment and management. Provides expert nursing consultation and practice oversight. Develops and delivers acute stroke continuing education programs. Participates in performance improvement processes. Participates in Comprehensive Stroke research.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Maintains a current New York State Professional RN License
Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
Maintains Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office
Masters degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
Two (2) years experience in the neurosciences preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
CPR Certified
ACLS Certified
Management of intracranial hypertension
Cerebral perfusion studies
Ventriculostomy management
Acute cerebrovascular rescue
Ability to perform IV Thrombolysis
Competency in interpretation of CT and MRI of the central nervous system
Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills
Competency in leverage telemedicine equipment and virtual monitoring systems
Computer Literate
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to inside environmental conditions. Must be able to work in hectic environment making sound decisions at all times. Work is demanding and stressful at times. Visual and auditory acuity are essential. Considerable walking and standing during the tour of duty. Knowledge and utilization of proper body mechanics is essential as lifting, pulling and pushing patients and equipment are required. Works indoors in a well-lit, well ventilated area. May be exposed to communicable diseases. REQNUMBER: 30034