Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are an integral part of a flourishing health care system. Some highlights of joining the Healthcare team :