Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner – Neurology (Barrow Neurological Institute)

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 within NP scope, including patient histories, examinations, procedures (venipuncture, lumbar punctures, injections), ordering diagnostic tests, establishing diagnoses, and managing common neurological conditions.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges within the Health Care System.
• Makes appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
• Works with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of Barrow Neurological Institute, complying with all policies and procedures.

• Master’s in Nursing, Graduate of Accredited Program for Nurse Practitioners.
• 3+ years clinical experience.
• Compact state or Arizona RN license (RN).
• Arizona Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse license (LIC APN).
• National certificate as a nurse practitioner in the area of specialty under AZ regulations (CT NP‑AACN, CT NP‑AANP, CT NP‑ANCC, or CT NP‑PNCB).
• Valid DEA registration.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (CT ACLS).

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

$51.66 – $86.79 per hour.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full-time.

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, and is a Joint Commission–certified comprehensive stroke center with a Level I trauma center. The institute is known for neurosurgery residency excellence and for pioneering neurological procedures.