Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities As our Advanced Nurse Practitioner at CHI St. Vincent, you will help patients at the Arkansas Neurosciences Institute achieve optimal health and well-being in the field of neurosurgery and neurological disorders. Every day you will provide advanced nursing care to patients with neurological conditions and support their treatment plans. You will be expected to conduct assessments, diagnose, prescribe treatments, and collaborate closely with the healthcare team. To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced clinical skills and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care. New graduates welcome to apply, advanced training and mentorship is offered. CHI St Vincent is a non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Central Arkansas. The Arkansas Neurosciences Institute is a comprehensive program that covers all aspects of neurosurgery and neurological disorders, led by Dr. Ali Krisht, an internationally-known neurosurgeon. We are part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Accurately assesses the health status of individuals and families through history taking, physical examination. Establishes accurate diagnosis of health / developmental problems. Independently develops and initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions in a timely manner. Evaluates patient’s health outcomes and modifies treatment plan accordingly Provides instruction and counseling to individuals, families and groups in the area of health promotion and maintenance Performs medically delegated functions under the direction of the physician (outlined in collaborative practice agreement) Program Development / Leadership Actively participates in clinic / hospital department projects and committees as appropriate Qualifications Current RNP and / or APN licensure in Arkansas Acute care certification Completion of an accredited graduate program in nursing and preceptorship, including supporting documentation. Basic Life Support (BLS) Eligibility for a Medicare provider number and DEA registration. Overview CHI St. Vincent , a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.