Nurse Practitioner Neurology Alton IL

• Nurse Practitioner role for Neurology Associates in Alton, IL
• FT, 40hr/week.
• Split responsibilities between Memorial Hospital IL and Christian Hospital MO.
• Licensed NP in MO and IL required.
• Sleep and Neurology experience preferred but open to New NP Grads with a background in the Neurology field.

Role Purpose

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. This position assesses, diagnose, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s).

Responsibilities

• Participates in professional development.
• Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician.
• Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals.
• Assesses development needs of staff and develops and delivers appropriate educational programs to meet staff needs.
• Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Nursing (Accredited NP Program)

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner
• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
• Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

About BJC Healthcare

We are based in St. Louis, MO, and serve our region through our 13 community hospitals and service organizations. Through our partners at Washington University and their stellar training programs, we offer our patients access to the some of the finest sub-specialty care in the world, while maintaining our community focus. BJC Medical Group is made up of more than 700 clinicians across more than 120 clinics across a full spectrum of specialty care ranging from Family Medicine to advanced Cardiac Care. We are a physician-led organization and live our mission every day. We hope you will consider joining us. “The World's Best Medicine Begins with You...”