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CommonSpirit Health

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States, 71907

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Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner – Hot Springs, AR – CommonSpirit Health (CHI St. Vincent)

Job Summary CHI St. Vincent is a ministry of CommonSpirit Health, dedicated to delivering high‑quality, faith‑based healthcare services to the communities we serve. Our Hot Springs campus offers a supportive and innovative environment where you can truly excel in your profession.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct detailed histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations for new and established neurosurgery patients in clinic, and manage daily rounds and consultations for hospitalized patients.

Collaborate with supervising neurosurgeons to formulate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans, including medication prescriptions, pre/post‑operative care, and ongoing management during hospitalization.

Facilitate the pre‑operative workup of surgical candidates, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide continuity of care through post‑operative clinic visits and hospital monitoring.

Participate in assessment and management of neurological emergencies and acute issues for both clinic and inpatient populations; respond to inpatient consultations and facilitate admissions and discharges.

Educate patients and families about neurological conditions, treatment options, surgical procedures, medication management, and recovery expectations across all care settings.

Work closely with surgical teams, hospitalists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and optimal patient care.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic health records for all patient encounters.

Job Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Arkansas.

Board Certification as an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care, Family, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

DEA registration or eligibility for registration.

BLS/ACLS certification required.

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Strong commitment to patient advocacy and continuous quality improvement.

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs – a regional health network serving Arkansas within the CommonSpirit Health community since 1888.

Providing world‑class care to more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers.

Benefits

Care@Work program – free premium membership for childcare, pet care, senior care, housekeepers, and more.

Health, dental, and vision insurance with flexible spending accounts.

Group accident, critical illness, and identity theft insurance.

Adoption assistance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Paid Time Off (PTO).

Tuition assistance for career growth and development.

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) plans.

Retirement programs.

Wellness programs.

Pay Range $50.00 – $250.00 per hour.

Seniority Level Not applicable.

Employment Type Full‑time.

Job Function Health Care Provider.

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