Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Neurology) – Full Time

Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Operations Manager / Supervising Neurologist
Location: Multi-State (WI, NC, MO, KS, IL) – On-site / Remote (by clinic location)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients with neurological conditions in a collaborative practice model under the supervision of a neurologist. This role includes performing comprehensive neurological evaluations, managing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and delivering ongoing patient education and follow-up care.

This position focuses heavily on the evaluation and management of traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related neurological conditions in an outpatient neurology clinic setting.

Candidates must hold active NP licensure in at least one of the following states:
Wisconsin, North Carolina, Missouri, Kansas, or Illinois.

The company will support and sponsor additional state licensure as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and patient evaluations
• Diagnose and manage neurological conditions, particularly TBI-related injuries
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with neurologists
• Prescribe medications, injections, and therapies in accordance with state scope-of-practice laws
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies including EEG, neuroimaging, and laboratory tests
• Communicate results clearly and compassionately to patients

Patient Management & Education

• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications
• Conduct follow-up visits and monitor treatment outcomes
• Address patient questions and concerns with empathy and clarity
  
  

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with neurologists, EEG technicians, medical assistants, and administrative staff
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and state and federal healthcare standards

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in good standing in at least one of the following states:
  WI, NC, MO, KS, or IL
• National certification (ANCC or AANP)
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurology, neuroscience, or specialty outpatient clinics
• Familiarity with EEG workflows and neurological diagnostics
• Experience treating TBI, post-concussion syndrome, and chronic neurological disorders
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment
• High attention to detail
• Excellent patient education and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians
• Comfort working in a fast-paced specialty clinic