Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Description

Specialization:
Neurology

Job Summary:

Rio Grande Regional Medical Center is seeking to recruit a neurology nurse practitioner to join a very busy and successful employment group practice comprised of 1 neuro-endovascular surgeon, 2 neurology physicians and 1 neuro-hospitalist. The neurology nurse practitioner will be prioritized with outpatient support in order to help with patient volumes and current patient wait times as the clinic looks to serve the medical needs for the South Texas city of McAllen and surrounding Texas Valley communities.

Role Overview:

• Expected time allocation: 75% Outpatient Clinic Support / 25% Inpatient - Hospital Rounding Support
• Outpatient Clinic Impact:
  • Independently manage appropriate neurology follow-up and established patient visits
  • Support new patient evaluations under physician supervision
  • Reduce physician clinic burden and appointment wait times
  • Increase clinic visit capacity without expanding physician schedules
  • Improve patient access and continuity of care
• Inpatient - Hospital Support Impact:
  • Support inpatient assessments, documentation, and care coordination
  • Facilitate timely discharges and outpatient follow-up scheduling
  • Improve continuity between inpatient and outpatient care settings

Qualified Candidates: 

• Experience in the neurology service line is a plus, new graduate nurse practitioners are also welcome to apply.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain an active Texas Medical license in good standing.

Incentives/Benefits Package:

• In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues.
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits

About Rio Grande Regional Hospital:

Rio Grande Regional Hospital is a 320-bed full-service acute care medical facility serving the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. With more than 500 physicians representing over 35 specialties. Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a wide range of comprehensive services including adult and pediatric intensive care, an accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, neuroscience unit, minimally invasive surgery and robotics and an accredited surgical weight loss program. The hospital also features several satellite locations including an outpatient surgery center, three womens clinics, three outpatient laboratories and three freestanding emergency departments.

McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County with a population of about 145,482 and is known as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The surrounding 60-mile area has an international population of nearly 2.5 million. It is known as a national leader in various retail spaces and robust manufacturing community, is the number one port-of-entry for agricultural products and is rapidly growing, and is home to a flourishing medical industry with access to a dedicated, prosperous medical school in the region. In addition, McAllen is considered to be one of the safest cities in Texas and is a culinary hot spot.