Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology

NWA Neurology - Fayetteville, AR 72703

Position Summary

Vascular Neurology Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant is primarily an outpatient position, with PRN coverage of inpatient Vascular Neurology service and will require Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner Board Certification.

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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Licensure and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification required; Netsmart certification preferred must attain ANVP board certification.
• 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.

Washington Regional Medical Center