Nurse Practitioner, Neurology, Harris Health

Nurse Practitioner, Neurology, Harris Health at Baylor College of Medicine

The Department of Neurology is looking to recruit an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support our Neurology Service line at Harris Health. A successful candidate will be able to treat patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a physician. The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical students and residents in clinical care and research, conducts research to advance the art and science of neurology, and provides meaningful new therapies for patients.

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure 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.
• Collaborate with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

• Education Required:
  
  Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration:
  Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.