Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Neurology- Tucson, AZ

Tucson Physician Group Holdings; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carondelet Medical Group in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurohospitalist team. This inpatient position offers the chance to contribute to a busy neuroscience program with a strong support staff, Monday through Friday 8-5 hours, and collaborative clinical environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing and is licensed/certified to practice in the state.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Current license/certification to practice as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Tenet Physician Resources mission, policies, and procedures.
• Obtains health history and performs comprehensive in-patient physical assessment.
• Diagnoses, treats, and plans care; refers to physicians as needed.
• Completes all patient care documentation per policy.
• Assists physician and participates in reviews and staffing.
• Orders medications and conducts health teaching during exams.
• Oversees testing and related procedures.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and corporate policies.

Education

Master's in Advanced Practice Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurohospitalist team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a busy and growing neuroscience program, providing Inpatient support.

Position Highlights

• 100% Inpatient Neurohospitalist role
• Monday - Friday 8-5 schedule
• Collaborative, team-based environment with neurologists and clinical staff

Responsibilities

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Certifications

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Physical Demands

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