Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

CHI St. Vincent Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Neurosciences Institute (ANI) with CHI St. Vincent invites applications for a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner. You will join a renowned team and work with Dr. Ali Krisht, receiving training and mentorship while delivering patient-centered care for neurological disorders.

You will perform advanced nursing duties, assess patients, and develop individualized treatment plans within a collaborative practice. Excellent growth opportunities and a supportive environment await new graduates.

Qualifications

• Active AGACNP license in Arkansas or eligibility.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Experience in neurosurgery or neuroscience beneficial but not required for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and establish diagnoses.
• Develop and adjust evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe treatments in collaboration with physicians.
• Educate patients and families on health management.
• Communicate care plans across multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in clinic and hospital projects and committees.
• Adhere to collaborative practice agreement guidelines.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Acute care

Neurological care

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

AGACNP license

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, you will join the esteemed team at The Arkansas Neurosciences Institute (ANI) with CHI St. Vincent, playing a pivotal role in a comprehensive program covering all aspects of neurosurgery and neurological disorders. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Krisht where new graduates are welcome to apply and will receive comprehensive training and mentorship.

Every day you will provide expert clinical care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, supporting evolving treatment plans. You will play a vital role in helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being, contributing to a program dedicated to providing exceptional care where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact.

To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and driven Acute Care Nurse Practitioner passionate about neurosciences and dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In your role, you will:

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions and support their evolving treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, establish accurate diagnoses, and develop individualized, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe treatments and collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless and comprehensive patient care.
• Educate and counsel individuals, families, and groups on health promotion, disease management, and maintenance specific to neurological disorders.
• Evaluate patient health outcomes and adapt treatment plans as needed to optimize results.
• Perform medically delegated functions under the direction of a physician, as outlined in your collaborative practice agreement.
• Actively participate in clinic and hospital department projects and committees, contributing to program development and leadership initiatives.
• Take responsibility for clearly communicating patient needs, care plans, and problem resolution to physicians and other healthcare teams.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Active or eligible Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) license in the state of Arkansas.

• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.