Perform comprehensive neurologic assessments and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and outpatient clinics. Collaborate with neurology and neurosurgery teams to develop treatment plans and prepare patients for epilepsy surgery.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with current or eligible licensure in North Carolina and BLS certification. Experience in neurology, epilepsy, or acute care is preferred.
Rotating schedule: two weeks (65%) in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and two weeks (35%) in the outpatient clinic. Includes support of intake clinics to improve access, reduce referral wait times, and help accelerate patient entry into the epilepsy surgery program. Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60 Position Details ·
Call: May include irregular hours and/or call responsibilities ·
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Population: Children and Adults Essential Functions · Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including neurologic evaluations · Diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders in collaboration with neurology and neurosurgery teams · Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing (EEG, imaging, labs) · Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management · Provide care in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and outpatient clinics · Support intake clinics to improve referral access and reduce wait times · Assist in evaluation and preparation of patients for epilepsy surgery · Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and self-management · Maintain accurate and timely documentation · Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment Minimum Qualifications · Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program · Current NP or PA licensure in North Carolina (or eligibility) · Current BLS certification Preferred Qualifications · Experience in neurology, epilepsy, or acute/inpatient care · Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills · Excellent verbal and written communication abilities · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment · Strong clinical judgment and procedural competency · Exceptional organization and time management skills · Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team · Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed Work Environment · Collaborative, team-based care model · Professional, patient-focused environment · Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical settings · Supports growth of epilepsy surgery and expanded access to specialty care About Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to clinical excellence, research, and patient-centered care. Our Epilepsy Program is focused on innovation, access, and advancing surgical and medical treatment for seizure disorders.
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