Nurse Practitioner

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty : Neurology

Loan Repayment : Negotiable

Salary Range :

$51.00 to $86.00 / Hour

Employment Type : Not Specified

Bonus Offered : Negotiable

Job Description

Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as an advanced practice nurse, providing primary and specialty healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the NP delivers comprehensive care, promotes health education, and advocates for patient wellness.

• In collaboration with the Chief of Neurology and faculty, assumes clinical responsibility for tasks performed within Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice. This includes but is not limited to : taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, performing appropriate procedures (i.e., venipuncture, lumbar punctures, intramuscular injections, etc.), ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis and provide care and management for common conditions in Neurology adult patients.
• The NP may assist in the admission, transfer or discharge from Health Care System.
• Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement program.
• Works within multidisciplinary team to develop plan for the patient and ensure its execution.
• Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of the BNI as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time APP employees can receive up to $90,000 over five years. While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Master's in Nursing, Graduate of Accredited Program for Nurse Practitioners

3 years' clinical experience

Compact state or Arizona RN license (RN),

Arizona Advance Practice Nurse license (LIC APN),

National Certificate as an nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations : a.) CT NP-AACN, b.) CT NP-AANP, c.) CT NP-ANCC, or d.) CT NP-PNCB.

Valid DEA registration (DEA).

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l

PREFERRED

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (CT ACLS).

Pay Range

$51.66 - $86.79 / hour

Contact Information

Contact : Mary Alvarez

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