Neurosurgery APRN/PA 1st Assistant Inpatient Clinic Sign-On
University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Job summary
The University of New Mexico Hospitals seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Clinic, providing outpatient care for complex cranial, spine, and general neurosurgical conditions. You will evaluate new and established patients, perform exams, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with neurosurgeons and the multidisciplinary team.
This full-time, day or night shift position offers diverse case-mix, opportunities for leadership and education within the Inpt APP
Qualifications
- Essential: Program Graduate.
- Essential: Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant.
- Experience: 1 year directly related experience.
- Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for neurosurgery patients.
- Perform history and physical exams for procedures or admissions.
- Manage admitting orders, rounds, consultations and discharge summaries.
- Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and explain procedures to patients and families.
- Educate patients and families on preventative care and treatment options.
- Document patient care accurately in the medical record.
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Job description
The University of New Mexico Hospitals seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Clinic, providing outpatient care for complex cranial, spine, and general neurosurgical conditions. You will evaluate new and established patients, perform exams, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with neurosurgeons and the multidisciplinary team.
This full-time, day or night shift position offers diverse case-mix, opportunities for leadership and education within the Inpt APP
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