Neurosurgery NP/PA: Inpatient First Assistant

UNMH Jobs; New Mexico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 the Neurosurgery Clinic in New Mexico. The role focuses on an outpatient population with a mix of cranial, spine and general neurosurgical conditions, including pre and post-operative follow-up in collaboration with neurosurgeons and a multidisciplinary team.

The position is full-time with day or night shifts. Responsibilities include conducting exams, developing treatment plans, performing procedures, coordinating care,

Qualifications

• 1 year directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within scope of practice protocols.
• Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings with pertinent notes.
• Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses and staff, discharge summaries and transfers.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures and tests; explain procedures to patient and family.
• Provide education to patients and families about preventative care and prescribed treatments.

Education

Program Graduate

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Job description

UNMH Jobs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery Clinic in New Mexico. The role focuses on an outpatient population with a mix of cranial, spine and general neurosurgical conditions, including pre and post-operative follow-up in collaboration with neurosurgeons and a multidisciplinary team.

The position is full-time with day or night shifts. Responsibilities include conducting exams, developing treatment plans, performing procedures, coordinating care,