Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Clinic

Washington Regional Medical System • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington Regional is seeking a 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. The 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. 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.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license and CPR, required
• National certification, required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior