Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (B), Neurosurgery - Dearborn

General Summary

Under the general guidance of the Neurosurgeon and the APP Manager, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions following department-approved practice guidelines. The Advanced Practice Provider will join a busy, high acuity Neurosurgery service providing full coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The employee will staff 13-hour shifts 6a-7pm or 6pm-7am. Weekends required.

Future Scheduling Needs

Future scheduling needs, including potential increased weekend frequency or call, may be adjusted based on patient care needs, program growth, and operational priorities.

Background and Experience

• 1–3 years of neurosurgery experience
• Eager to practice at the top of their license within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strongly considered background in neurology, medicine, or ICU

Essential Duties

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients
• Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals
• 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
• 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
• Aids 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 physician's evaluation
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment

Qualifications

• Education / Training: Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
• Work Experience: 1 to 2 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neurology clinical setting is preferred
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling. 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.