Scottsdale, AZ
Full Time
Promotes the professional development and clinical expertise of nursing staff while collaborating with admitting physicians to provide medical management of patients with renal-related and/or geriatric-associated health complaints. As a member of the profession, combines the roles of mentor, educator, researcher, and provider. The nurse practitioner (NP) must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The NP must demonstrate knowledge and advanced clinical practice, serving as a leader in primary and acute health care. The NP must be committed to seeking and sharing knowledge that promotes quality health care and improves clinical outcomes. This is accomplished by leading and participating both in professional and lay health care reforms, conducting research, and applying findings to clinical practice. This position is associated with a significant level of professional autonomy; thus, the staff member must be highly motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively with other healthcare providers. Adhere to Scottsdale Healthcare credentials Allied Health scope of practice. Basic Education: 1. Master’s Degree (MS or MSN) from a National League of Nursing (NLN) approved institution and board certification in the appropriate specialty (adult health or acute care) as a nurse practitioner in said specialty. 2. Arizona Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority. 3. DEA licensure Basic Experience: 6 Months Basic Field of Expertise: Licensed NP; completion of one year special course, including clinical practice; prescriptive privileges
This position is for a neurosciences nurse practitioner who will provide on-call coverage on an as needed basis. This position is responsible for rounding on all neurosurgical patients in the hospital and working closely with the neurosurgeons and nursing to ensure appropriate care and timely discharge.
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