Dartmouth Health
Stroke Inpatient APP
Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, New Hampshire, us, 03756
Overview
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is recognized as one of the highest-performing neurological care and stroke centers in the US. As the only academic medical center in New Hampshire, we pride ourselves on providing the most innovative neurological care and research. Our neurology team helps individuals and families through our multidisciplinary team approach including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and a full array of support services.
We are looking for a PA/NP to join our cerebrovascular disease care team at our main campus in Lebanon, NH.
Overview:
Provides neurologic specialized healthcare to individuals and families suffering from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease in both the inpatient and ambulatory setting.
Assesses and manages the healthcare needs and problems within neurology, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness.
Functions as part of the provider team to provide care to the department’s panel of patients and, may have a defined panel of patients who identify the APRN as their primary stroke specialist.
Additional opportunities may include aspects of teaching, research/QI, and stroke program growth and development.
Under the supervision of the Neurology Chair, Lead APP, and Cerebrovascular Disease Section Chief, the associate provider will coordinate services throughout the Neurology Department to drive the highest quality community impact for cerebrovascular care.
Key Clinical Responsibilities:
Assesses physical and psychosocial health status of patient and family by taking health histories and conducting comprehensive physical examinations.
Orders appropriate diagnostic/screening tests to evaluate patient’s current health status.
Formulates diagnosis and implement treatment plan to manage acute illness and stable chronic illness consulting with and making a referral to physician colleagues and other health care providers as indicated.
Consults and collaborates with a department physician or appropriate specialist to plan and manage the care for patients with unstable or complex acute or chronic illness. Facilitates transfer of patient to the primary care physician when the complexity of care exceeds scope of practice.
Evaluates patient’s progress during follow up visits and implement revised plan of care.
Prescribes and/or dispenses medication.
Provides patient education with emphasis on the promotion of health and wellness and the prevention of illness and disability.
Provides guidance and counseling for both individuals and families.
Demonstrates patient advocacy that insures the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.
Serves as a mentor for new APPs.
Assumes responsibility to renew APRN/PA license in a timely manner and maintain DEA registration.
Attends continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development to meet licensure requirements.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
National specialty certification
Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
BLS certification
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Area of Interest:Associate Provider
FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift:Day
Job ID:28413
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is recognized as one of the highest-performing neurological care and stroke centers in the US. As the only academic medical center in New Hampshire, we pride ourselves on providing the most innovative neurological care and research. Our neurology team helps individuals and families through our multidisciplinary team approach including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and a full array of support services.
We are looking for a PA/NP to join our cerebrovascular disease care team at our main campus in Lebanon, NH.
Overview:
Provides neurologic specialized healthcare to individuals and families suffering from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease in both the inpatient and ambulatory setting.
Assesses and manages the healthcare needs and problems within neurology, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness.
Functions as part of the provider team to provide care to the department’s panel of patients and, may have a defined panel of patients who identify the APRN as their primary stroke specialist.
Additional opportunities may include aspects of teaching, research/QI, and stroke program growth and development.
Under the supervision of the Neurology Chair, Lead APP, and Cerebrovascular Disease Section Chief, the associate provider will coordinate services throughout the Neurology Department to drive the highest quality community impact for cerebrovascular care.
Key Clinical Responsibilities:
Assesses physical and psychosocial health status of patient and family by taking health histories and conducting comprehensive physical examinations.
Orders appropriate diagnostic/screening tests to evaluate patient’s current health status.
Formulates diagnosis and implement treatment plan to manage acute illness and stable chronic illness consulting with and making a referral to physician colleagues and other health care providers as indicated.
Consults and collaborates with a department physician or appropriate specialist to plan and manage the care for patients with unstable or complex acute or chronic illness. Facilitates transfer of patient to the primary care physician when the complexity of care exceeds scope of practice.
Evaluates patient’s progress during follow up visits and implement revised plan of care.
Prescribes and/or dispenses medication.
Provides patient education with emphasis on the promotion of health and wellness and the prevention of illness and disability.
Provides guidance and counseling for both individuals and families.
Demonstrates patient advocacy that insures the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.
Serves as a mentor for new APPs.
Assumes responsibility to renew APRN/PA license in a timely manner and maintain DEA registration.
Attends continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and development to meet licensure requirements.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
National specialty certification
Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
BLS certification
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Area of Interest:Associate Provider
FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
Shift:Day
Job ID:28413
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.