APRN / PA INPATIENT - NEUROSURGERY CLINIC -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Resumo da oferta

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is looking for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Neurosurgery Clinic. This role involves managing patients with complex neurosurgical conditions and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate program education in nursing or as a Physician Assistant, and at least 1 year of experience is preferred. Benefits include a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualificações

• Education: Program Graduate.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year directly related experience.
• Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans.
• Perform patient history and physical exams.
• Manage patient care documentation and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Patient assessment

Decision making

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Formação académica

Graduate program in Nursing or Physician Assistant

Ferramentas

CPR Certification

ACLS or PALS Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery Clinic, managing a dynamic population of patients with complex cranial, spine and general neurosurgical conditions. This primarily outpatient clinic role provides a diverse neurosurgical case mix with the enjoyment of evaluating and managing new and established patients across the continuum of care. Pre and post operative follow-up and close collaboration with skilled neurosurgeons and our multidisciplinary team makes this an engaging and rewarding role.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Inpt APP - UH Neurosurgery

FTE: 0.90

Full Time

Shift: Day or Night Shift Available

Position Summary

Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialist and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family.
• Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
• Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
• Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care.
• Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource nursing and medical staff.
• Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don’t understand or may "not seem right".

Qualifications

Education: Program Graduate.

Education specialization: Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Experience: 1 year directly related experience.

Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo. Specialization in applicable area 3 years directly related experience.

Credentials

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days.
• Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant Lic & NCCPA Cert.
• Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable.
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire.
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico.
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification.

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working Conditions

• Sign Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials required PPE.
• Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in termination.
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire.
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Available.

Relocation Assistance Available.