Inpatient, ICU, Trauma, Neurovascular, Stroke, Spine and Cranial surgery patients
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluating new consults, either in ED or on one of the inpatient units. Evaluating patients with neuro changes, inpatient care, and discharges. Conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing differential diagnoses, and formulating and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising neurosurgeons.
Conducting daily patient rounds, coordinating multidisciplinary care plans, and facilitating effective communication among patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
Perform bedside procedures within their scope of practice, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and monitor patient progress to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
Deliver education and ongoing support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, and long-term follow-up care.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and engaging in professional development and continuing education activities.
Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment dedicated to delivering exceptional neurosurgical care to children and their families.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree Required
ACNP, AGNP, or PA
Acute Care certification or an NP/PA with Neurosurgical and/or critical care experience
Clinical background of Neurosurgical, Neurology, Trauma, ICU experience preferred
General knowledge of neurological deficits and disorders would be preferred
