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Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Marshfield Medical Center is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the allied health care team who is qualified both academically and clinically to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Physician Assistant works within a cooperative unit, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.
Position Details
4, 10-hour shifts
Rotate between inpatient rounding, outpatient visits, consults/call, and surgery.
On average 2 surgeries per dayThe Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients with neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention. Working in collaboration with neurosurgeons, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the NP performs assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, assists in surgical planning, manages pre- and post-operative care, and provides education and support to patients and families.Conduct comprehensive neurological and physical assessments of neurosurgical patients.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and labs.
Assist in formulating and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including wound management and neurological monitoring.
Perform procedures within scope of practice such as lumbar punctures, suturing, and incision and drainage.
Monitor patients in the ICU, step-down, and outpatient settings.
Participate in surgical rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, treatment plans, and recovery expectations.
Assist with care coordination and discharge planning.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education related to neurosurgery.
This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Qualifications
Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in neurosurgery, neurology, or critical care preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
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Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
