Advanced Practice Provider - Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery ServicesOur programs and services are overseen by a dedicated and compassionate team of award-winning physicians, nurses and supporting medical professionals who put the health needs and safety of our patients first. For the 22nd time, we have been recognized with an 'A'the top grade for patient safetyfrom the Leapfrog Group. We are also the first hospital on Long Island to receive a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for consistently high patient satisfaction scores.All phases of Neurosurgery patient management including but not limited to:Joint commission accredited stroke centerWorking with NeurosurgeonProvide clinically applicable evidence-based practice of the hospitalized patient inclusive of the pre, intra & post-operative care period for the Neurosurgical patient population.Medical management of the Neurosurgery population in collaboration with other medical disciplines to ensure patient throughput across the CHS care continuum.Perform Neurosurgical Evaluations & perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by the Service Line leadership.Render patient specific care including ordering, reviewing and interpreting laboratory & radiologic studies.Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.Formulate and implement a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or the intensivist.Utilize prescriptive privileges as allowed by NY licensure.Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions.Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.Participate in our Clinical Education and Science Simulation center for onboarding and strengthening of both didactic and procedural skill sets.Comprehensive clinical documentation in the EMR in compliance with Neurosurgery coding initiatives.Educate patients, families & care providers with disease processes & implemented plan of care to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.Discharge planning education including review of discharge instructions and medication prescribing in compliance with state & federal regulations.Coordination patient care plans with Consulting Physicians and other clinical providers involved in the management of Neurosurgery patients.Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant's must have current NCCPA certification.Bachelor's Degree required. NYS licensed with certification. Masters PreferredPhysician Assistant Certified (PA-C)DEA registration required for those with discharge responsibilities.BLS/ACLS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations:American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) ProgramNo online programs from any organization will be accepted.Previous Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Spine /Critical Care experience preferred.Posted Salary RangeUSD $69.54 - USD $93.00 /Hr.