A healthcare network on Staten Island, New York is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their growing Neurology team.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Hours: Standard business
- Setting: Inpatient medical center
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive inpatient neurological evaluations, including patient history, neurological examinations, and review of imaging and diagnostic studies
- Respond to stroke codes and neurological emergencies, apply NIH Stroke Scale scoring, and coordinate care with the emergency department, radiology, and stroke team
- Perform inpatient neurology consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning in collaboration with the attending neurologist and primary care teams
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, diagnostic testing, and referrals to appropriate specialists
- Order, interpret, and coordinate diagnostic studies such as EEG, CT, MRI, and lumbar puncture as permitted by scope of practice and hospital privileges
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Active NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure
- Current BLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of hire
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desired Skills:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Experience in inpatient neurology, stroke care, or neurological emergency response
- Familiarity with stroke program quality metrics and regulatory standards
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.