Advanced Practice Clinician - Neurosurgery

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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

A Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides specialized care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in both the acute and ambulatory setting. Working closely with neurosurgeons and interdisciplinary teams, this role plays a critical role in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and lab tests.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and treatment plans.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

• Prepare patients for neurosurgical procedures.
• Monitor and manage post-operative recovery.
• Address complications and adjust care plans as needed.

Clinical Procedures & Support:

• Assist in surgical procedures when necessary.
• Perform bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or wound care.

Medication Management:

• Prescribe and manage medications, including pain control and seizure prophylaxis.

Patient & Family Education:

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and rehabilitation.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work with neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Previous experience in neurosurgery preferred.
• Licensure as an advanced practice clinician (PA or NP) in the state of Delaware or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• Active Delaware controlled substance license and DEA or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Associate guidelines.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills

Credentials

Essential:

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Competencies

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Education

Completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Associationof Nurse Practitioner (AANP), OR Completion of an accredited Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA)approved program, current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), current and valid licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant issued by the Delaware Board of Medicine or have the ability to obtain said license, and current ACLS certification.