Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Clinic

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute in Northwest Arkansas seeks a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to join an outpatient clinic. This role involves performing exams, ordering tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and documenting care in electronic medical records.

Outpatient setting, collaborate with physicians and clinics, provide patient education and care coordination, maintain current medical knowledge, and participate in research

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Unencumbered NP license and CPR required.
• National certification required.

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 and home care.
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends.

Skills

Physical exams

Documentation

Patient education

Diagnosis

Prescription authority

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Nurse Practitioner license

National certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Clinic# Nurse Practitioner - Neurology ClinicNWA Neurology - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelAdvanced Practice Nurse (APRN)CategoryNursing Services## 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. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas 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 #1 hospital in Arkansas 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 Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.**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.