Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Description

We currently have an opportunity for an Nurse Practitioner in the DGSOM, Department of

Neurosurgery's Spine Program. Will need to travel between Santa Monica, Westwood facilities. The NP functions in an interdependent role by

implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs

the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms

of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and

determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b)

of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of

patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of

care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical

rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals: Perform

and document comprehensive history and physical examinations on all

pre-operative patients. Manage medical care of established/return/post op

patients in collaboration with attending physicians with an independent

outpatient clinic

Act as a liaison between

patients and physicians as well as administrative staff and physicians in

medically related situations. Review and interpret all diagnostic data and

formulate a plan of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of

the medical staff. Document services rendered.

Salary range:

NP2: $93.81- $133.97/hourly

Qualifications

• CA RN and CA NP License-required

• MSN/DNP in NP Specialty-required

• National Board NP Certification in NP Specialty-required

• DEA, Furnishing Number

• BLS and ACLS Certifications from AHA or ARC- required

• Relevant Neurosurgery/spine clinical experience, including pediatric experience-required

• NP experience- required

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