BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE

JOB DESCRIPTION

NURSE PRACTITIONERJOB TITLE: NURSE PRACTITIONER

REPORTS TO: Supervising Physician

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing medical care as direction by a physician

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, carrying, stretching and/or walking
• Normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and records
• Ability to help transfer patient
• Occasional stress from dealing with multiple tasks and anxious patients

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Hospital Operating Room (OR) settings
• Frequent contact with a variety of people/patients

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans· Provides acute and chronic patient care, including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, and suturing wounds· Triages patient calls and evaluated patient problems· Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record.· Educates patients and families as appropriate. Provides continuity of care.· Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends· Maintains patient confidentiality· Other duties and assignments as necessary

· Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medication, delivering physical care following treatment plan· Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements· Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data· Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times· Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation· Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties· Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members

• Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays.

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited program
• A valid unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona, with no pending disciplinary actions or restrictions is required.
• Board Certification required.
• DEA and CPR certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic or hospital.
• Experience is neurosurgery is strongly preferred.