Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI St. Vincent is a ministry of Common Spirit Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality, faith-based healthcare services to the communities we serve. Our Hot Springs campus offers a supportive and innovative environment where you can truly excel in your profession.

As a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work alongside a team of experienced neurosurgeons, nurses, and support staff, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

• Comprehensive Patient Management: Conduct detailed histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations for new and established neurosurgery patients in clinic, as well as managing daily rounds and consultations for hospitalized patients.
• Treatment Planning & Implementation: Collaborate with supervising neurosurgeons to formulate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans, including conservative management, medication prescriptions, pre/post-operative care, and ongoing management during hospitalization.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Facilitate the pre-operative workup of surgical candidates, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. Provide continuity of care through post-operative clinic visits and manage post-operative patients in the hospital, monitoring for complications, pain, wounds, and neurological status changes.
• Emergency & Acute Care: Participate in the assessment and management of neurological emergencies and acute issues for both clinic and inpatient populations. Respond to inpatient consultations and facilitate admissions and discharges.
• Patient & Family
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions, treatment options, surgical procedures, medication management, and recovery expectations across all care settings.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with surgical teams, hospitalists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and optimal patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic health records for all patient encounters.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Arkansas.
• Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with relevant experience, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• DEA registration or eligibility for DEA registration.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient advocacy and continuous quality improvement.

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of Common Spirit 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.

Common Spirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources Common Spirit 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.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

• Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection:
  Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b)
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs