Inpatient Neuro surgery APP

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition, including ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence‑based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within scope of practice, seeking physician or other team member consultation or referrals as appropriate and escalating need for emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges where applicable.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives, organizational and departmental meetings, committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face‑to‑face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and applying departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Active RN and APRN/APRN‑FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire (and, if practicing in Illinois, active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire).
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health‑care team.
• Adaptability to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lb over the head, and carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.