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Certified NP/PA Neurosurgery SMS-3712
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Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today. The employee is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of neurosurgery patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the employee acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.
Responsibilities
Provides and coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the neurosurgery clinic with physicians and other health care professionals.
Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
Plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Neurosurgery for continuity of care.
Develops, implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to neurosurgery patients from referring institutions.
Interprets assessment data to determine actual or potential problems.
Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals.
Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
Facilitates continuity of care through referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with phone contact and follow-up letters.
Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques.
Rounds on hospitalized patients to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
Responds appropriately in emergency situations and reports risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon.
Teaching
Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of neurosurgery.
Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care.
Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to neurosurgery.
Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to neurosurgery patients.
Research
Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
Participates with physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
Initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research through appropriate committees.
Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.
Consultant/Change Agent
Recognizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health care team regarding complex patient-related problems.
Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current neurosurgical health protocols.
Administrative
Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Division of Neurosurgery.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status and promotes positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Passed the national certifying exam
Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, IL
$120,000.00-$140,000.00
Reference: SIU Medicine – Certified NP/PA Neurosurgery SMS-3712
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Certified NP/PA Neurosurgery SMS-3712
role at
SIU Medicine
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today. The employee is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of neurosurgery patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the employee acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.
Responsibilities
Provides and coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the neurosurgery clinic with physicians and other health care professionals.
Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
Plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Neurosurgery for continuity of care.
Develops, implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to neurosurgery patients from referring institutions.
Interprets assessment data to determine actual or potential problems.
Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals.
Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
Facilitates continuity of care through referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with phone contact and follow-up letters.
Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques.
Rounds on hospitalized patients to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
Responds appropriately in emergency situations and reports risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system.
Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon.
Teaching
Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of neurosurgery.
Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care.
Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to neurosurgery.
Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to neurosurgery patients.
Research
Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
Participates with physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
Initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research through appropriate committees.
Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.
Consultant/Change Agent
Recognizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health care team regarding complex patient-related problems.
Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current neurosurgical health protocols.
Administrative
Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Division of Neurosurgery.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status and promotes positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Passed the national certifying exam
Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Supplemental Information If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, IL
$120,000.00-$140,000.00
Reference: SIU Medicine – Certified NP/PA Neurosurgery SMS-3712
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