Overview

Advanced practice provider role in the Neurosurgery department at USA Health.

Location: USA Health Hospitals and clinics 

Position type: PRN

Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients under the supervision of a physician; issues diagnostic and therapeutic orders including orders for approved drugs following applicable guidelines; provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others; performs complete, detailed and accurate documentation; performs multiple procedures independently; functions as first assist in neurosurgical procedures; critical care management of ICU patients pre and post-surgery; liaison to surgeon and resource for fellows, residents, and students of a high volume neurosurgical service; manage drains, trauma and stroke first call; assisting in a wide variety of neurological injuries/conditions/ presents new consults, manage patient care, and confer with referring providers and other team members; dictate history and physicals, consults, procedure notes, and discharge summaries; participate in the care of patients in a high volume clinic with multiple surgeons, complex patients, pre/post assessment and decision making; wound care management including negative pressure devices; electronic medical record proficiency; on call duties as required; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, including completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, certification as a nurse practitioner, and licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse.

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Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant