Nurse Practitioner Neurology / Neurosurgery Office

OVERVIEW

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Certified Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) participates in the overall coordination and delivery of care to patients in the practice. The CRNP performs history, examines, diagnoses and treats patients in the physicians practice. The CRNP may assist in procedures in the office setting, conduct testing and prescribe medications in accordance with the Pennsylvania CRNP license scope and the delineation of privileges by the collaborating physicians. The CRNP communicates, as appropriate, with the patients, physicians and other members of the health care team about changes in a patient’s clinical condition and testing results. The CRNP serves as a liaison, educator, and patient advocate, and functions within individual patient needs, physician orders, Redeemer Health System policy and procedures, and the Pennsylvania CRNP license.

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

NP and RN license in Pennsylvania

CPR Certified

Practice specific experience preferred but not required.

Demonstrated competency in Clinical assessment

Maintains National Certification with 100 hours of CME credits every two years

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.