Nurse Practitioner Adult Acute -Neurosurgery

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a NeuroSurgery Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider. You will assist with neurosurgical consults, admissions, and rounds, and manage orders from admission through post-op care.

The role requires RN experience in critical care, an NP license in Texas, and ARNP certification. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting in the OR after RN First Assistant certification, ensuring HIPAA and billing compliance, and

Qualifikationen

• Three years of RN experience in ED/ICU or other critical care setting required.
• RN First Assist course completed or to be completed within first year of hire.
• One year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgery preferred.
• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner license from Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification from the National Certification Corp. or equivalent.
• Current RN license from Texas required.
• Current CPR training required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months; ATLS preferred; CCRN/CEN preferred.
• Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) required.

Aufgaben

• Assist with responding promptly to neurosurgical consults, admissions, and provider rounds (notes, orders, wound care).
• Enter admission, pre/post operative and consult orders in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate preparation of patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures after RN First Assistant Certification in OR.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and adherence to billing regulations.
• Maintain communication with family and patients; be on-call as needed.

Kenntnisse

Neurosurgical patient practices

Oral and written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility/adaptability

Interpersonal negotiations

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/ES preferred

English comprehension

Ausbildung

Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Jobbeschreibung

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 8am to 5pm

Assists with responding promptly to neurosurgical consults, admissions, and with provider rounds (writing notes, orders, wound care, etc.). Enters admission, pre and post operative and consultative orders in a timely fashion. Facilitates preparation of patients for surgery. Assists with surgical procedures after completion of RN First Assistant Certification within the Operating Room. Facilitates timely communication with family and patients. Willing to work flexible assigned shifts and be on-call. Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures, and supports the CARES values of University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso).

Required Skills

• 1. Knowledgeable of neurosurgical patient standard practices.
• 2. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• 3. Developed effective working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• 4. Works well with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• 5. Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
• 6. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with ability to convey understanding progress of complex issues.
• 7. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• 8. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Culturally sensitive.
• 9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Required Experience

Work Experience:

• 1. Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the ED/ICU or other critical care setting required.
• 2. RN First Assistance course and criteria completed or scheduled to be completed within the first year of hire.
• 3. One year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgery preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• 1. Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner fromthe Texas Board of Nursing required.
• 2. Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification from the National Certification Corp. or other body accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• 3. Current RN license from the state of Texas required.
• 4. Current CPR training required.
• 5. ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• 6. ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support course) preferred.
• 7. CCRN/CEN preferred.

Education and Training

• Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) required.