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Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

#Case Management #BLS #ACLS #Nurse Practitioner #DEA Certification #Diagnostic Tests #Medical History #Trauma #Controlled Substances #Treatment Plan #Neuroscience #Evidence-Based Practice

Other On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months agoCloses Mar 10

Location

Gilbert, Arizona

Quick overview

The Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner delivers care to patients admitted to Neurosurgery/Trauma at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, including obtaining history, performing exams, formulating diagnoses, and establishing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. Responsibilities also involve ordering tests, prescribing medications, instructing patients and families, formulating discharge plans, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and timely.

Requirements summary

Minimum requirements include a Master's Degree and 3 years of clinical experience, along with active AZ Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses, DEA certification, and current AHA certifications for BLS and ACLS. Preferred qualifications include prior experience as a Neuroscience NP or Certified Neuroscience RN.

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Job description

Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community.
At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.
Exciting News!
Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.
You belong here if you are: Committed to social justice.
We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance.
You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
Dedicated to health equity.
We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways.
The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care.
We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
Seek a collaborative and supportive environment.
At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
Envision a career with purpose.
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community.
Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.
Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered.
Join us and make a lasting impact.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, responsible for delivering care to patients admitted to Neurosurgery at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in collaboration with the physician/medical director, you will assume clinical responsibility for tasks performed within your scope of practice.
This includes taking patient's history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis, and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention.
Every day, you may assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge.
You will make appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies, and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans.
In addition to routine duties, you will provide care and management for acutely ill patients, respond to emergency situations, and may see patients in intensive care units or other high-acuity settings.
To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive, specialized patient care, assuming clinical responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and managing common illnesses and acute conditions, often in critical care settings.
You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans, while actively participating in quality assurance and ensuring appropriate referrals and care management.
Completes hospital and department documentation legibly, accurately and within designated timeframe.
Works in collaboration with sponsoring physician, case management and staff nurses to provide patient care.
Complies with legal restrictions regarding lines of authority, supervision and communication.
Acts as a liaison between physicians, nursing departments, ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their families.
Job Requirements Required Master's Degree Nursing Three (3) years clinical experience Registered Nurse: AZ Registered Nurse Practitioner: AZ Nurse Practitioner - AANPCP Drug Enforcement Administration-Control Sub Reg Cert: AZ American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred Experience as Neuroscience NP Certified Neuroscience RN Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute