APRN/PA – Inpatient Neurosurgery 1st Assistant

UNMH Jobs; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNMH Jobs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery Clinic, managing patients with cranial, spine and general neurosurgical conditions in an outpatient setting.

You will evaluate new and established patients, perform and supervise pre- and post-operative care, collaborate with neurosurgeons and a multidisciplinary team, and participate in education, research and quality improvement as part of a dynamic care continuum.

Qualifications

• Essential clinical judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced neurosurgery setting.
• Strong patient assessment and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with neurosurgeons and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for neurosurgery patients.
• Perform histories and physicals for procedures or admissions; document findings.
• Complete orders, rounds, consultations, and discharge summaries as required.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Support research and participate in educational activities.

Education

Program Graduate

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Job description

UNMH Jobs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery Clinic, managing patients with cranial, spine and general neurosurgical conditions in an outpatient setting.

You will evaluate new and established patients, perform and supervise pre- and post-operative care, collaborate with neurosurgeons and a multidisciplinary team, and participate in education, research and quality improvement as part of a dynamic care continuum.