Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Neuro Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will join our well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to deliver quality direct patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year (and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Every day you will focus on delivering quality direct patient care to neurology patients, working closely with physicians and other team member. You will apply your specialized skills to provide critical support, ensuring patient safety and efficiency for neurology procedures. This role follows a 7 on / 7 off schedule with varied day and night shifts, supporting comprehensive patient management.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Neuro Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to neurological inpatients.
- Diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and managing discharge planning for neurological inpatients.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests relevant to neurological conditions.
- Collaborating effectively with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure integrated patient care.
- Providing comprehensive patient education on neurological conditions, treatment plans, and recovery processes.
- Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
- Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.
We are offering a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!
Job RequirementsRequired- Master's degree in nursing or Physician Assistant certificate.
- Licensed as an NP/RN or PA in the state of TN/GA
- American Heart Association BLS
Preferred- 1-3 years previous experience as a NP/PA in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience.
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