Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant (B), Neurosurgery Troy

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the Neurosurgeon and Medical Director the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate diagnose and manage patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions following department-approved practice guidelines. The Neurosurgery APP provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in collaboration with neurosurgeons and the Medical Director. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations collecting and documenting patient data conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordering and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies performing bedside floor procedures and completing new patient evaluations and neurosurgical consults. The APP will also support ICU and floor management conduct postoperative rounding and participate in outpatient clinic visits. There is also potential to first assist on neurosurgical cases in the operating room.

The Neurosurgery APP coordinates patient care and discharge planning prescribes appropriate interventions and medications and ensures continuity across the care continuum. This role offers broad clinical exposure strong physician collaboration and opportunities for clinical growth within an advanced neurosurgical program. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care teaching process improvement and clinical leadership within the department.

The Advanced Practice Provider will join a busy high acuity Neurosurgery service providing coverage 7 days per week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM within a 40 hour workweek that includes a mix of 8 10 and 12 hour shifts. Current scheduling for this role is weekdays with rotational weekend coverage every 5th weekend. Future scheduling needs including potential increased weekend frequency may be adjusted based on patient care needs program growth and operational priorities.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and life-work balance goals.

Generous paid time off holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health dental vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans disability insurance identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview health history physical examination and diagnostic studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
Writes prescriptions for medication blood products based upon laboratory results routine diagnostic and follow-up studies therapeutic measures and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment response and plan.
Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening risks assessment immunizations PAP smears self-breast exam).
Dictates or writes patient history admissions care plans progress and discharge notes.
Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
Provides on-call coverage.
Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physicians evaluation.
Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training:

Masters Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience:

1 to 3 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery is preferred.
Background in Neurology Medicine or ICU would also be strongly considered.

Certification Licensure Registration:

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
AHA/ARC BLS certification required

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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy

Department Name

Specialty Surgical APPs - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Day Shift

Days Worked

Days Vary

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Required Experience:

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