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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Hospitalist (7-On/7-Off)
- Durant, OK | Full-Time | Inpatient Hospital Role
- Schedule: 7 On / 7 Off
- Compensation: $120,000 to $155,000 per year (depending on experience)
Overview
An established inpatient neurological care program serving the Durant, Oklahoma region is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its neuro hospitalist team. This position offers a consistent 7-on/7-off schedule and the opportunity to manage complex neurological and stroke patients in a high-acuity setting. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced inpatient environments and enjoy neuro-focused practice will find this role highly rewarding.
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for neurological and cerebrovascular patients
- Perform neurological assessments and manage evidence-based treatment plans
- Participate in rapid stroke evaluations and coordinate time-sensitive diagnostics
- Manage seizures, neurotrauma, encephalopathy, and neuromuscular disorders
- Collaborate with neurology, critical care, therapy services, and hospital medicine teams
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment expectations, and recovery
- Document care accurately within the electronic medical record
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Required:
- Active RN license and ACNP certification (OK or compact eligible)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years acute care or inpatient NP experience
- Strong neurological exam and critical thinking skills
- Neurology, Neuro-ICU, stroke care, or hospitalist experience
- NIHSS or ENLS certification
- Experience with EEG, lumbar puncture, or neuro-monitoring processes
- Salary range: $120,000 to $155,000 per year
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and CME assistance
- Relocation support if eligible
- Life, disability, and malpractice insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and specialty growth
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, clinically strong Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who enjoys the challenge of inpatient neurological care and values the predictability of a 7-on/7-off block schedule.
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Salary : $120,000 - $155,000