An established healthcare facility in Middlesex County, New Jersey is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide night-time coverage for their stroke and general neurology service line.
About the opportunity:
- Schedule: 7 days per week, 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM (flexible scheduling available)
- Trauma Level: Facility is a Level 1 trauma center
Responsibilities:
- Stroke Code Coverage: Respond promptly to stroke codes and perform NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and related assessments.
- Neurological Assessments: Conduct thorough neurological evaluations for assigned patients, including consults from other services.
- Inpatient Neurology Care: Manage a patient load of approximately 10–15 patients per night, including both primary and consult patients.
- Collaboration: Work closely with neurology residents and receive support from attending physicians available by phone.
- Documentation: Utilize Epic for all EMR documentation
Qualifications:
- Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Licensure: Active and unrestricted state licensure required.
- Experience: Previous experience in neurology or inpatient care is preferred.
- Clinical Readiness: Capable of managing acute neurological conditions in an inpatient setting. No procedural responsibilities required.
- Team Player: Comfortable working alongside residents and within a multidisciplinary team.
