Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (B), Neurosurgery - Royal Oak

General Summary

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable NP or PA to join a strong inpatient Neurosurgery APP team practicing at a high-acuity and high-volume Level 1 Center with some of the best Neurosurgeons in Michigan. Patient care ranges from general post operative management to Neuro-ICU and emergency/trauma neurosurgical care. You will be a part of a collaborative APP, resident, and physician environment. We offer a supportive orientation program.

Patient Care

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.
• 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.
• 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 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a clinical setting, preferred.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Benefits

• 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.