Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Inpatient Neurosurgery

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
• Consults with physician as appropriate
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development
• Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care
• Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients
• Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present

Would prefer experience

• Continuing medical education flexibility
• Access to fully integrated continuum of care
• Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs
• Variety of opportunities
• On-going professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program