Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

StartupNWA; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional seeks a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider for its JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute in Northwest Arkansas. The role is outpatient and involves evaluating patients, ordering tests, prescribing treatments, and educating patients about care plans.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited NP program, hold an unencumbered NP license, CPR and national certification, with 3+ years in clinical nursing; vascular neurology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• CPR certification required and national certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience; vascular neurology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment.
• Educate patients and families on health plans and preventive care.
• Document medical information in the electronic medical record and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Vascular Neurology experience

CPR certified

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Education LevelAdvanced Practice Nurse (APRN)## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the;;;; and .**Position Summary**Washington Regionalis seeking Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to join our Washington Regional JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute located in Northwest Arkansas. This position is outpatient clinic only.**Essential Position Responsibilities*** Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses* Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests* Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary* Prescribe and dispense medications* Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records* Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors* Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics* Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects**Qualifications*** **Education:** Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program,* **Licensure and Certifications:** Unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license and CPR, required. National certification, required.* **Experience:** Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required. Previous experience in Vascular Neurology preferred.**Work Environment:** This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.