Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Vascular Neurology

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Vascular Neurology

NWA Neurology
- Fayetteville, AR 72703

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.

• 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

• 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.