Neurology Nurse Practitioner

General Notes

Responsibilities

Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.Order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.Develop and implement treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (including physicians, social worker, nutritionist, physical therapist, etc.) to develop and coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for pat...