Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Company: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

The University of Missouri - School of Medicine
Department of Neurology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join the caring and dynamic neurology team working to better the lives of Mid-Missourians.
The School of Medicine and the Department of Neurology are recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Specialty Care in several different settings. These positions serve as clinical support staff for the MU Department of Neurology & Sleep Disorders Clinic.
Opportunity Highlights:

• Positions available for both Inpatient and Outpatient
• Inpatient opportunity
  • a full time FTE works -hour shifts/month
  • Schedule will include coverage for some weekends
  • Currently 6 other NP/PA's working in Neurocritical care unit
  • Work together to develop a schedule that works for everyone
  • Enjoy flexibility and multiple days off
  • No call
  • Outpatient opportunity
    • Enjoy a predictable 8-5 schedule
    • No weekends or call
    • Currently 2 other NP/PA's work in an outpatient capacity
    • Incentive compensation plan
    • Comprehensive benefits package Responsibilities include :
      • Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to neurological patients in an outpatient setting.
      • Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
      • Respond quickly and accurately to changes of conditions.
      • Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
      • Requires basic computer skills, problem solving, willingness to learn new skills and methods, and ability to perform duties in a variety of work settings. Qualifications:
        Nurse Practitioner:
        • Master of Science in Nursing degree.
        • Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
        • Must be granted a "Document of Recognition" from the Missouri Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant:
          • Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
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            This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits
            
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