What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PRN) - Advanced Area- Neurosurgery- Clinical Services position at USA Health?
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
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
