The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intra-departmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments.

• Clinically manage Neurosurgery patients through the continuum of care alongside Neurosurgery Residency team.
• Analyzes and prioritized the care of clinically complex patients/clients, including sociocultural, cognitive, functional, nutritional and educational evaluation, leading to the development of a problem list and patient management plan and communicates to patient, family and interdisciplinary team. Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in provision of continuity of care.
• Patient advocate throughout the care process and represents the medical center at regional and national meetings/conferences.
• Assesses quality of patient care delivery and finds opportunities for changes in practice, rooted in evidence-based standards of care/protocols, which promote positive patient outcomes.

Experience Requirements:

One year of experience as an NP. (preferably in Neurosurgery and/or Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner)

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Master of Nursing Degree

Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered

Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP)

Current DEA license.

Current ACLS certification required.