Requisition Nurse Practitioner-Office-Spine & Neuro Clinic-

Neurosurgery Team Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

This health care professional is a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) on the neurosurgery team of the Spine and Neuro department at Huntsville Hospital whose primary function is the co-management of patients (i.e., their diagnosis and treatment) under the supervision of the neurosurgical physicians within the recognized standards of practice in the clinic.

Education required:

Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing or current Physician Assistant license.

License, certification and/or registration:
Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP or current registration through the Alabama board of Medical Examiners for PA. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital Credentialing Board. BLS required within orientation period.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year of work experience as a licensed NP/PA preferred. Inpatient, acute care neurosurgical or surgical experience preferred.

Additional skills/abilities:
Must have proven ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to interact with patients and their families in a manner that instills confidence and facilitates communication. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.

We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospital s in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.

We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement;
On-site training and education opportunities;
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!