Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist
Palm Careers
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Salary: $140000.00 – $200000.00
Neurosurgery team is hiring a Nocturnist ( Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join our team. This is a night shift position, 3, 12 hour shifts per week.
This position requires at least 1 year of Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider experience to work independently on the night shift!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
- Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
- Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
- May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
- BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some
Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are an integral part of a flourishing health care system. Some highlights of joining the Healthcare team:
- This role is incentive plan eligible.
- Student Loan repayment benefit
- Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.