Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II - Inpatient Neurology
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Mayo Clinic The Department of Neurology is seeking an Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in an
inpatient hospital Neurology setting. Position description The
Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant has advanced health
assessment and decision-making skills, prepared through a formal
educational program that meets criteria established by the
profession. This individual works independently and in
collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals
to provide health care across the continuum of care for assigned
patients. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides
primary health and specialty specific care to individuals and
families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This
individual combines nursing care with aspects of medical care,
focusing on the patient as a whole person. The provision of care
includes, but is not limited to: comprehensive assessment,
ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests,
prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments, and
non-pharmacological therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals,
families, and groups are an important part of this role. This
individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth
and development of the life span. The ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret
information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is
required. Demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees
and team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to
improve the practice through performance improvement initiatives.
Active in professional organizations and participates in community
activities. In addition to meeting the above requirements, the
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be involved with the
following activities: Provides evals and consults with indirect
supervision at least 50% of days worked Take call assignments
(Primary and/or ED) Provide Weekend/Holiday Service Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Must be an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a
graduate of an accredited university. Master of Science in Nursing
required. Must be licensed or eligible to practice as an ACNP in
the State of Arizona. Must have national certification. Physician
Assistant: Must be a graduate of an accredited university. NCCPA
certification required. Must be licensed/certified or eligible to
practice as PA in the State of Arizona Additional qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated
leadership ability. Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient
and staff needs. Ability to manage time and stress effectively and
adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Two to five years of clinical experience preferred. Strong computer
skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred. Must attest to
ability to care for adolescent patients. License or certification
Physician Assistant: Must be certified by the National Commission
on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Must have
Arizona licensure as a Physician Assistant under the supervision of
a Mayo Clinic physician upon hire. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:
Current RN license, Advanced Practice Certificate, and Prescribing
and Dispensing Certificate in Arizona. Certification as nurse
practitioner by an approved certifying organization BLS and ACLS
credential is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or
greater from start date. Maintains BLS/ACLS competency. Must
provide evidence of application for DEA certificate upon hire,
obtain DEA certificate within 90 days of hire, and maintain
certificate thereafter unless waived by department/division
Exemption status Exempt Compensation Detail Education, experience
and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job
offers are extended. Benefits eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours
/ Pay period 80 Schedule details Weekdays, primarily, but may
include weekends and/or call. Weekend schedule N/a International
Assignment No Site description Over the next four years, Mayo
Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and
technological future of health care, through doubling the size of
the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice,
education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's campuses in
Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful
Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a
metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities
and towns. With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation,
this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city
in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest
landscape. Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable
place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a
vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment,
professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources.
The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a
full complement of sports and recreation. Recruiter Latasha Perkins
EOE As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo
Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that
values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate
against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans,
people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable
accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are
available.
Keywords: Mayo Clinic, Gilbert , Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II - Inpatient Neurology, Healthcare , Gilbert, Arizona
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