Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with RNFA) - Neurosurgery, Full-time, Days
Core
Provide direct clinical care, diagnosis, and management for neurosurgery patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and OR settings.
Role type
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery)
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical first assist, and clinical outcomes for neurosurgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Neurosurgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Acute care certification, First Assist Certification, BLS certification, patient assessment, medication prescription, laboratory interpretation, patient education, quality improvement participation, research integration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals including histories and physical exams; Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications/therapies; Perform first assist in operating room for elective and emergent cases; Evaluate patients for further health care needs; Document all care and procedures in medical records; Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives; Mentor graduate students and serve as preceptor
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider