APRN/PA - Brain Tumor - Instructor I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The APRN/PA manages hospital care for brain tumor patients according to protocols established with neurosurgeons and the hospital. The role involves observing, evaluating, and documenting patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional responses in appropriate medical record systems; preparing patients for discharge, including prescriptions, follow-up instructions, and Discharge Summaries; interviewing patients and/or family members; compiling comprehensive medical histories; performing initial and periodic physical examinations; and exploring patients’ interpretations of their health needs. The position also performs pre-operative and post-operative assessments and other duties as assigned. The position is responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator at a State university. It includes teaching, service, and related activities, and may include research, academic advising, and representing the university, college/school, or department/unit on university or statewide committees.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.
Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64; or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.
Acute Care Certification is required.
Employment eligibility requirements in the United States apply to the degree equivalency clause.

Responsibilities

Manage hospital care of brain tumor patients according to protocols established with neurosurgeons and the hospital.
Observe, evaluate, and document patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional reactions in appropriate medical records systems.
Prepare patients for discharge, including prescriptions, follow-up instructions, and completion of Discharge Summaries.
Conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family members and construct comprehensive medical histories.
Perform initial and periodic physical examinations and explore patients’ interpretations of their health needs.
Perform pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Teach and participate in service and related activities.
May conduct research and/or academic advising and related activities.
May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or statewide committees.