Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Neurosurgery

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

7d • $89 - $118 • Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Neurosurgery provides comprehensive and compassionate care for patients and is at the forefront of scientific research. This position involves joining a team-oriented group of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) caring for Neurosurgery patients in both the floor and ICU settings. The Inpatient Neurosurgery NP/PA will work on a primary service with a rotating schedule of three 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. The NP/PA can expect to work predominantly weekday shifts and manage approximately 8-10 patients per shift. Common diagnoses include CNS tumors, movement disorders, intracranial hemorrhages, and spine pathology. This role offers involvement in various aspects of Neurosurgical care, including initial diagnosis, treatment, and preoperative and postoperative care. Opportunities for learning are abundant, including teaching on rounds, weekly conferences, monthly staff meetings, and clinical care conferences.

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

• Experience as an APP working in Inpatient Neurosurgery.
• Prior inpatient/ICU experience as an APP.
• Prior ICU experience as a RN.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• We do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level