Nurse Practitioner- Neurohospitalist

Carondelet Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our
Neurohospitalist team in Tucson, AZ. 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. 

Position Highlights

• 100% Inpatient setting

• Monday – Friday 8-5 schedule

• Develops and implements treatment plans for neurological conditions

• Collaborative, team-based environment with neurologists and clinical staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives,
policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards
Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being
knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of
Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and
corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job
functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a
timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive
physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs)
as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as
appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside
agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities
in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions
during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review,
Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee
activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician
Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of
the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as
appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and
treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and
clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Experience

Certifications

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice
profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.  RNP
License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with
the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Physical Demands