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Neuro/Stroke Nurse Practitioner
Dignity Health
| Neuro/Stroke Nurse Practitioner  Location
Opportunity Criteria
Mercy Medical Group, a multi-specialty group with more than 450 healthcare providers in the Sacramento region, is looking to add a nurse practitioner to its busy Neurology department. We are looking to add a NP with a background in Neurosciences, preferably with prior program development experience. Responsibilities will include inpatient acute stroke care as a member of the Vascular Neurology Service and ambulatory care in the Vascular Neurology Clinic. This person will participate in multidisciplinary stroke team and staff education programs, actively screen patients for ongoing CVA/TIA trials, respond to the Emergency Department to consult on suspected TIAs and strokes, develop a follow-up care plan coordinating with the patients primary care provider or Neurologist. This will also involve coordination of an outpatient neurology clinic both for new consults of suspected TIA patients, as well as, follow-ups on previously diagnosed TIA patients. This opportunity offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus potential and a very desirable retirement plan. Mercy Medical Group is a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is affiliated with Dignity Health, one of the leading healthcare systems in the country. Mercy Medical Group Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 460+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, and the largest healthcare system in California, with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Community Description Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and one of the most affordable places to live in state. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance. Contact Information
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