Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support our outpatient Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders clinic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, substantial prior nursing experience, and the ability to practice with a high level of autonomy under physician supervision. Candidates with backgrounds in neurology, neuro-ICU, cardiology, or primary care are particularly encouraged to apply.

https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/neurology/alzheimers-disease-and-memory-disorders

Job Purpose

Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
• Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
• For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• NOTE:Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

  
  Experience Required: None required, though preferred.

  
  Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
• For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications