Seeking an NP or PA for locum coverage in the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department . This role involves assisting in the operating room , providing inpatient and outpatient care, and coordinating surgical cases.
Key Responsibilities :
- Surgical Assistance : Assist in emergent and scheduled procedures , including :
- Craniotomy
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement
- VP shunt revision
- Myelomeningocele repair
- Tumor biopsy / resection
- Wound revision
- Bedside Procedures : Perform CSF sampling from EVD, VP shunt tapping, dressing changes, suture / staple removals, and drain removals
- Inpatient Care : Conduct daily rounds on inpatient consults , coordinating the care plan with the surgeon and primary team
- Outpatient Clinic :
- Clinic every Thursday, 9 AM - Noon (may extend longer)
- Independently see patients and coordinate with the surgeon as needed.
- Follow up on imaging, test results, and scheduling
- Surgical Coordination : Manage and schedule OR cases (both emergent and scheduled ), ensuring seamless communication with the surgeon s office
Schedule & Work Environment :
Work Hours : Monday Friday, 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PMOn-Call : No on-call responsibilities.Patient Load : Variable.Support Staff : Work alongside Clinic NurseQualifications :
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Experience in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, or surgical specialties preferredProficiency in EPIC EMR (same system for clinic and hospital).