Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurosurgery Clinic - 8 hour - days

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When you've been diagnosed with a brain or nerve condition, you deserve the best care from top specialists. Our nationally ranked team of experts are leaders in the treatment of more than 150 neurological disorders and conduct groundbreaking research that brings new hope for patients and their families.

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Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees.

Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve.

They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing :

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intra-departmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments.

Clinically manage Neurosurgery patients through the continuum of care alongside Neurosurgery Residency team.

Comfortable collaborating closely with patients and families to develop and implement specialized treatment plans that cater to individual needs in our outpatient Neurology clinic

Analyzes and prioritized the care of clinically complex patients / clients, including sociocultural, cognitive, functional, nutritional and educational evaluation, leading to the development of a problem list and patient management plan and communicates to patient, family and interdisciplinary team.

Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in provision of continuity of care.

Patient advocate throughout the care process and represents the medical center at regional and national meetings / conferences.

Assesses quality of patient care delivery and finds opportunities for changes in practice, rooted in evidence-based standards of care / protocols, which promote positive patient outcomes.

Experience Requirements :

Zero (0) to Two (2) plus years of NP experience. (preferably in Neurosurgery and / or Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or in an outpatient Neurosurgery clinic setting)

Educational / Licensure / Certifications Requirements :

Master of Nursing Degree

Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered

Current State of California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License

National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC / AANP)

Current DEA license and Furnishing license or eligibility to acquire

Current ACLS certification required