Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Clinic

Paycom - ATS; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System seeks a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider for its JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute in Northwest Arkansas. This outpatient clinic role requires NP credentials, CPR, and National certification, with a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.

The APR will perform exams, order diagnostics, plan treatments, educate patients, and maintain EMR documentation while collaborating with physicians and care teams to promote preventative

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Unencumbered Nurse Practitioner 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.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur 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 SummaryWashington Regional is 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnessesOrder and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory testsDetermine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessaryPrescribe and dispense medicationsDocument medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical recordsEducate, 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 behaviorsRequest consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinicsActively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projectsQualificationsEducation: 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.