Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology (Nights)
About The Position
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 3,400+ 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 Regional Medical Center is seeking Vascular Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to join our Washington Regional JB Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute located in Northwest Arkansas. This is a hospital-based nocturnist position and will required Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner Board Certification.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License and CPR, required.
- National certification, required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required.
Nice To Haves
- Netsmart certification preferred
- Previous experience in Vascular Neurology preferred.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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