Nonoperative Neurosurgery NP (NIGHTS 7pm-7 am) Fort Worth, TX

Texas Health Resources•Texas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nonoperative Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner working night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves performing history and physical exams, providing follow-up care, initiating treatment and testing, counseling patients, documenting clinical care, performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and communicating with patients and families. The position also requires participation in quality improvement initiatives and may involve hospital rounding and on-call duties.

Requirements

Master's Degree Physician Assistant
Must maintain board certification as required for licensure.
Active listening and learning
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Effective communication
Time management
Judgment and decision making
Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

1 Year As a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments.
Consult with the supervising physician as needed.
Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician.
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience.
Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues.
Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician.
Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions.
Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employee’s practice.
Perform hospital rounding.
Have on-call duties.