ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - NP OR PA

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) provides assessment and management for medical and surgical patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing plans of care, and ongoing evaluation. The APP works in the hospital and clinic under the direct supervision of an attending physician and reports directly to the Medical Director of Neurosurgery. Practice must follow a Board-approved protocol mutually agreed upon with a Mississippi-licensed physician and approved by the Board of Trustees. Hospital-assigned APPs assist in neurosurgical cases, provide daily care for Neurosurgery inpatients, see neurotrauma follow-up patients in the neurotrauma clinic, and coordinate discharge planning for admitted Neurosurgery patients. Clinic-assigned APPs see new, established, and postoperative follow-up patients under the Neurosurgeon's supervision, and may perform hospital-assigned duties when coverage is needed. The role also includes pre- and post-procedure care for hospitalized patients, discharge documentation and arrangements, diagnostic test ordering and review, patient and family education, documentation, referrals, and collaboration with physicians. The Neurosurgery APP cares for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and communicates with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while respecting cultural and religious beliefs. The position requires concentration and good interpersonal skills, and adherence to patient rights, confidentiality, established standards, and a clean, orderly, safe environment.

Requirements

Licensed as an APRN or PA by the appropriate Mississippi licensing board; licensure is due upon hire.
For Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required.
RNFA required.
BLS and ATLS required for first assistance in operative cases.
Previous work experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a clinic and/or hospital setting.
High degree of concentration and good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, or Physician Assistant education with a Family Practice or Acute Care focus, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage medical and surgical patient populations, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, care planning, and ongoing evaluation.
Assist in neurosurgical cases and provide daily hospital care for Neurosurgery inpatients when assigned to the hospital.
See neurotrauma follow-up patients in the neurotrauma clinic and coordinate discharge planning for admitted Neurosurgery patients.
See new, established, and postoperative follow-up patients in the outpatient clinic under the Neurosurgeon's supervision.
Provide hospital coverage when needed, including duties ordinarily assigned to hospital-based APPs.
Provide pre- and post-procedure care to hospitalized patients.
Discharge patients by dictating discharge summaries, writing prescriptions, and arranging follow-up care.
Order and supervise diagnostic tests after collaboration with a physician; order and review laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests.
Provide appropriate education to patients and family members.
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans.
Perform physical examinations and record patient histories, including dictation.
Document examination findings and treatment plans in progress notes when appropriate.
Write admission orders after collaboration with a physician.
Refer patients to appropriate ancillary services.
Confer with physicians about assigned patients and keep them informed, as appropriate, of patient-care needs and problems.
Comply with established standards and use supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and personnel.
Protect patient rights and confidentiality and abide by the established communications code.
Use knowledge of growth and development in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and communicate sensitively with patients, families, and visitors across age groups and cultural and religious beliefs.