Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
About The Position
Neurosurgeons at Mayo Clinic are on the leading edge of treating neurological conditions using the latest innovations and techniques in neurosurgery, such as minimally invasive surgery, robotics, intraoperative MRI, computer-assisted brain surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, awake brain surgery, and deep brain stimulation. The Department of Neurosurgery in Arizona has an exciting opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant (NP PA) to join their team. The NP PA works cooperatively with physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, and other allied health personnel to deliver care to Neurosurgical patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Requirements
- New Grads will not be considered at this time.
- Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as a ACNP.
- Current RN First Assist (RNFA) certification is required at the time of application; candidates must already possess this certification to be considered.
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.
- Active BLS, ACLS and RN First Assist certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required.
- Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.
- Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Nice To Haves
- 2-5 years of NPPA experience is preferred.
- Strong computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain a patient history
- Perform a physical examination
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment
- Order, conduct and interpret diagnostic tests
- Formulate a diagnostic impression
- Develop and implement a treatment plan
- Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
- Prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies
- Facilitate appropriate consultations and referrals
- Provide counseling and education to meet patient needs
- First assistant in OR
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
