Nurse Practitioner- Neurohospitalist

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join the Neurohospitalist team in Tucson, Arizona. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a busy and growing Neuroscience program, supporting timely access to care for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.

Clinical Setting

• 100% inpatient setting
• Collaborative, team-based environment with neurologists and clinical staff

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for neurological conditions
• Obtain and record client health history
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments including biological, social, and psychological needs
• Diagnose, treat, and plan appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty
• Refer clients to physicians and outside agencies as required
• Complete all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with policy
• Report to the attending physician any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participate in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assist with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities
• Order and interpret laboratory tests as part of physical examination and health management
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures
• Conduct health teaching and counseling during physical exams, enabling clients to make informed choices about health and treatment options
• Provide consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory, and clinic assistant staff
• Order medications
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Current RNP (Registered Nurse Practitioner) license
• Current licensure, certification, or registration to practice as required by law, regulation, and state of practice
• Additional certification(s) as required by governing board and in accordance with facility Medical Staff Bylaws

Additional Requirements

• Adherence to mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources
• Compliance with Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement
• Knowledge of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct
• Adherence to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures
• Timely reporting of compliance issues and concerns