Nurse Practitioner NIR (Neuro/Alberta) - Neurology

  • El Paso
  • Texas Tech University
Nurse Practitioner NIR (Neuro/Alberta)

Position Description Provides specialized care as part of the healthcare team in an inpatient and outpatient service and managing patients with interventional neurology needs. Management also includes patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other residents and fellows. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families and other clinic personnel and professionals. Special programs including educational that occur outside of normal working hours may be required. Preferred Qualifications * Candidate must have certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. * Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. * Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner. * Works both inpatient and outpatient setting. * Bilingual competence in English & Spanish. * Eligible for Delegated Prescriptive Authorization through the Texas Board of Nursing. * Minimum of one year experience in Neurology patient care. Required Qualifications * Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program * Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas * Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners * Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner