Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner - Pre/Post-Op Expert

Piedmont-Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a busy neurosurgical practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital. The APP will take histories, perform exams, and coordinate perioperative care in a high-volume setting.

Requirements include GA APN with MSN or PA license and NCCPA; 1+ year neurosurgical experience preferred. On-call rotation with physicians and collaboration with nurses are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with GA APN license and MSN.
• Or graduate of an accredited PA program with GA license; NCCPA updated on hire.
• Neurosurgical experience is preferred (1+ years).

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories; conduct exams in ambulatory neurosurgical clinic.
• Perform pre-op/post-op assessments and coordinate labs and clearances.
• Develop care plans and troubleshoot complications with physicians.
• Collaborate with nurses and referral coordinators for scheduling.
• Rotate call nights, weekends, and holidays with APPs; participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

Neurosurgical care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

Master's in Nursing (APN) - GA license

GA PA license (State Composite Board)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a busy neurosurgical practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital. The APP will take histories, perform exams, and coordinate perioperative care in a high-volume setting.

Requirements include GA APN with MSN or PA license and NCCPA; 1+ year neurosurgical experience preferred. On-call rotation with physicians and collaboration with nurses are expected.