NP/PA - Neurosurgery
About The Position
Under a physician's supervision, the Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of medical services, including taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, administering treatments, monitoring patients, prescribing medications, assisting physicians, and counseling and educating patients. Works collaboratively with the physicians in the hybrid OR suit for all surgical needs. This position will be a hybrid role working outpatient in the clinic and inpatient in the Operating Room.
Requirements
- Current NY State certification/registration as a Nurse Practitioner (must have first assist) or Physician Assistant
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency
- Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques
Responsibilities
- delivery of a broad range of medical services
- taking medical histories
- conducting physical examinations
- ordering diagnostic tests
- administering treatments
- monitoring patients
- prescribing medications
- assisting physicians
- counseling and educating patients
- Works collaboratively with the physicians in the hybrid OR suit for all surgical needs.
Benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive starting rates based on experience
- Annual salary increases
- Opportunities for professional growth & stability within a fast growing Medical Practice
- Longevity and consistency of management
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee referral program
- Affiliation with Crouse Hospital
- Generous Health/Dental/Vision & Life insurance
- Flexible spending account or Health savings account - available first of the month following your date of hire
- Employee assistance program
- 6 weeksof paid time-off within first year of employment
- 7 paid holidays annually
- 401k with 4% employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
