Overview
APP - Spine / Neurosurgery - University of Louisville Hospital. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) facilitates delivery of quality, evidenced-based patient care for Neurosurgical Spine patients and collaborates with the neurosurgery physician group to care for adult patients with critical illness. The APRN / APP provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, educates patients and families, supports research initiatives, and serves as a resource to staff.
Location
Facility : University Hospital - ULP - CMG
Address : Louisville, KY 40202
Opportunity Criteria
- Specialty : Neurological Surgery
- Loan Repayment : Not Specified
- Salary Range : Not Specified
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Bonus Offered : Negotiable
Responsibilities
Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings and narrative summaries within the medical record.Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, risks and benefits of anticipated procedures to patients, family and staff.Organize, perform and document approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.Formulate and initiate treatment plans for acute illness in collaboration with the neurosurgery physician team.Utilize prescriptive privileges within the confines of Kentucky state law.Assess patients for changes in status and institute appropriate interventions; initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients.Provide patient-family centered care by communicating effectively with patients and families.Utilize current research and evidence-based practice in clinical decisions; incorporate findings into standards of care; support clinical research as conducted by the neurosurgery physician team.Serve as a clinical leader and expert to nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team.Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in hospital-led Advanced Practice Practitioner initiatives and continuing education.Collaborate with service chiefs, physicians, nursing and other departments to achieve hospital goals.Maintain Neurosurgical Spine Database; perform other duties as assigned.Core Expectations
Collaboration & TeamworkValuing DiversityService OrientationAchieves ResultsOrganizational AlignmentDeveloping OthersCommunicationIntegrityAdditional Responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to service, organization values and professionalism.Adheres to core values; maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data; adheres to safety standards.Skills, Knowledge or Abilities
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across departmentsStrong initiative; analytical and resourceful; capable of breaking down complex tasksDetail-oriented with accuracy in data gatheringProblem-solving with timely and effective solutionsFlexibility and adaptability to changeLanguage Ability
Must communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret diverse instructions to achieve results.
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to learn other systems; experience with electronic medical records.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure
Master’s degree required.Valid Advanced Practice Licensure in Kentucky (PA or APRN).ACNP preferred, not required.Experience
Prefer academic medical center experience. Prefer ICU experience as APP or RN.
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