Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology# Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular NeurologyNWA Neurology - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelLicensed in related fieldCategoryNursing 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:** Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr