Advance Practice Provider - Neurology Clinic (Atlanta)

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SUMMARY:

APP will provide patient care service to patients of the neurology outpatient center. The position will report to the Vice President of Neuroscience Service Line. This position will not have direct reports. An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) , which includes physician assistants ( P.A. -C) and nurse practitioners ( N.P. ) as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients in a dual role of outpatient and/or inpatient setting. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. Works with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote OU Health's educational and research missions. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy and practice agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing if APRN, MSN or Master's in Physician Assistant Services.

Must have prescriptive authority.

IF Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APNP license in State of Georgia -AND- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and/or the AANP or PNCB. If CNS, then need a current License issued by the Georgia State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS) .

IF Physician Assistant: Active PA license in State of Georgia -AND- Active Physician Assistant certification issued by the NCCPA.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required

Preferred:

1 or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an outpatient setting. Neurology experience preferred.

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