Nurse Practitioner I - NEURO SURGERY SNHC - Full Time (Day - 10 hrs)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$89 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

The Neurosurgery team focuses on the treatment of patients with brain and spine tumors. Our team works closely with radiation oncology, neuro-oncology, radiation therapists, clinical nurses, and schedulers/coordinators. We are proud of our high patient satisfaction scores, leading-edge technology, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The Neurosurgery/CyberKnife program is a center of excellence within Stanford Healthcare and is the top program of this type worldwide. Our team is looking for an excellent communicator able to work with patients with a variety of neurosurgical disorders (predominantly tumors), while keeping the entire team informed of critical patient care information. As described in detail in the job functions below, the APP will be supporting the Neurosurgery attending in her clinic and see follow-up patients in their independent clinic (e.g. for suture removal, shunt reprogramming, treatment follow-up, return visits, pre-operative and postoperative visits, etc.). In addition, the APP (Advanced Practice Provider) will handle patient phone messages, electronic communications, order and evaluate radiologic exams (MRI), lab tests, place referrals, collaborate with our schedulers to arrange treatments, and assist in patient support groups. In order to keep this busy clinic running, the APP will have to be well organized and efficient. In short, we are looking for an empathic and efficient nurse practitioner with outstanding communication skills to join our high visibility, highly motivated team. CyberKnife was invented at Stanford Health Care and is used to treat a variety of conditions, with one of the most technologically advanced forms of radiosurgery. CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery uses computer technology that allows physicians to deliver radiation with unprecedented precision. Unlike other radiosurgery technologies, the CyberKnife does not use uncomfortable screws or frames to immobilize patients during treatment. The CyberKnife is capable of treating tumors anywhere in the body. At Stanford, CyberKnife technology is commonly used for treatment of tumors and conditions of the brain and spine, in addition to cancers of the pancreas, prostate, liver, and lungs. We most recently upgraded to the latest technology.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. (Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.)
Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
NP - Nurse Practitioner
NPF - NP Furnishing Number
BLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Excellent communicator
Well organized and efficient
Empathic
Outstanding communication skills

Responsibilities

The APP will be supporting the Neurosurgery attending in her clinic and see follow-up patients in their independent clinic (e.g. for suture removal, shunt reprogramming, treatment follow-up, return visits, pre-operative and postoperative visits, etc.).
The APP will handle patient phone messages, electronic communications, order and evaluate radiologic exams (MRI), lab tests, place referrals, collaborate with our schedulers to arrange treatments, and assist in patient support groups.
Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures.
Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures.
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
Other duties as assigned.