Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Northwest Arkansas is a very unique metropolitan area and region in Arkansas within the beautiful Ozark Mountains. It includes four of the ten largest cities in the state: Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, the surrounding towns of Benton and Washington counties, and adjacent rural Madison County, Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas region is known for its natural environment, outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and great schools. The area is highlighted by many festivals throughout the year. University of Arkansas, and a large population growth year over year. Also home to three Fortune 500 giants (Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt), Forbes ranks this area as one of the top 10 places to live in the US for careers.

Northwest Medical Center – Springdale is a 222-bed acute care facility. The facility offers an array of services, from acute care inpatient rehabilitation to orthopedics. They were the first to offer minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, are an accredited Chest Pain Center, and are fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Springdale strives to honor a 30-minute or less service pledge.

Emergency Department:

Volume: 25,000

Admission Rate: 20%

Physician Coverage: 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a

APP Coverage: 10a – 12p

Documentation: Cerner

Hospital:

Beds: 222
ED Beds: 27

Overflow Beds: 11

Accredited by the Joint Commission

Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Accredited Chest Pain Center

2022 Leapfrog Safety Rating “A”

All medical specialties available

POCUS in emergency department

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate, or lease 60+ hospitals in 15 states with approximately 13,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings. From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year. Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.