Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care- Neurology - Hospitalist (Dual Posted with Job ID 56660)

The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Neurology is expanding and searching for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Neurology inpatient services. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates just starting their careers, as well as experienced candidates to join a thriving academic neurology department. 
As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and premier referral hub for the surrounding 22 counties and beyond, we offer a rich array of challenging and exciting cases.  Working alongside residents and attending physicians, we foster a team-based approach to patient care with thriving clinical and educational opportunities.

(This position is linked to Job ID 56660 Physician Assistant Specialty Care - Hospitalist and multiple positions will be filled.)
 

Job Details: 
 

• Our team is comprised of 20 neurologists, 14 neuroscientists, and several advanced practice providers
 

• Responsibilities:
 

o Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to neurological patients in an inpatient setting.
o Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
o Respond quickly and accurately to changes of conditions.
o Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
o Also requires basic computer skills; problem solving, willingness and ability to learn new skills and methods; ability to perform the range of duties in a variety of work settings. 
 

• Benefits

o CME Days/ Funding Available
o Performance Incentive Structure 
o Potential of Night Differential Pay Structure
o Potential Hiring / Moving Incentive 
 

• As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:  
 

o A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU 
o 30-bed Neurosciences ICU 
o AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status 
o Level IV Epilepsy program 
o Comprehensive Stroke Center 
o MDA/ALS clinics 
o An accredited Sleep Program 
o First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center by PPMD.  

Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC).  
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.  
Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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