Nurse Practitioner Adult Acute -Neurosurgery

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner Adult Acute – Neurosurgery assists with neurosurgical consults, admissions, and provider rounds, including writing notes and orders and providing wound care. The role enters admission, preoperative, postoperative, and consultative orders promptly and facilitates patient preparation for surgery. After completing RN First Assistant Certification, the Nurse Practitioner assists with surgical procedures in the Operating Room. The position also facilitates timely communication with patients and families, works flexible assigned shifts, and participates in on-call coverage. The role ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations, follows institutional and departmental policies and procedures, and supports the CARES values of University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso).

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the ED, ICU, or another critical care setting.
• Complete or be scheduled to complete the RN First Assistance course and criteria within the first year of hire.
• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner credential from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner certification from the National Certification Corp. or another body accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• Current CPR training.
• Obtain ACLS within six months of being in the position.
• Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
• Knowledge of standard practices for neurosurgical patients.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work well with people of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexibility, open-mindedness, and adaptability to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to convey understanding of complex issues and their progress.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English sufficiently to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgery.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills; cultural sensitivity.
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) course.
• CCRN or CEN.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to neurosurgical consults and admissions and assist with provider rounds, including writing notes and orders and providing wound care.
• Enter admission, preoperative, postoperative, and consultative orders in a timely manner.
• Facilitate preparation of patients for surgery.
• Assist with surgical procedures in the Operating Room after completing RN First Assistant Certification.
• Facilitate timely communication with patients and their families.
• Work flexible assigned shifts and participate in on-call coverage.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.
• Adhere to institutional and departmental policies and procedures and support UMC-El Paso's CARES values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time