PA Hospitalist

Neurohospitalist Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected neurohospitalist practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

Join an established team of neurohospitalist physicians and APPs

Practice setting: Inpatient neurohospitalist service

Access to state of the art patient rooms and facilities; certified stroke program, outstanding surgical support with robotic surgery capability

Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Board Certified or Board Eligible in neurology

Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

What minimum requirements you'll need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

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