APRN -Nurse Practitioner, Admin #4 -Assigned to Neurosurgery, Full time, Day shift, Job Id 1357618

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates and provides care for Neurosurgery patients in the inpatient setting. Provides pre- and post-operative care to patients including teaching of self-care to patients. Acts as a liaison between patient, family members, hospital staff and physicians. Serves as a clinical resource to staff, providing education to enhance patient outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs complete medical history and physical examinations within 24 hours of admission.
• Documents findings of initial work up and formulates patient care plan in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
• Initiates and updates problem list.
• Prescribes medications as permitted by law and within the protocols of the unit.
• Initiates diagnostics tests and interprets results within unit protocols.
• Reviews and assesses medical record of the patients in the unit.
• Evaluates urgent matters and confers with attending physician to address them.
• Reviews test results for all unit patients and follows up with attending physicians.
• Maintains a close relationship with Case Management to identify patients with personal and social needs.
• Confers with patient regarding management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds in the CVICU unit.
• Ensures compliance with core measures for the service line.
• Ensures compliance with CABG and Valve appropriateness.
• Actively participates in performance improvement activities to positively impact patient outcomes.
• Organizes and provides appropriate learning situations, evaluates outcomes, and follows up.
• Provides educational experiences (i.e. lectures, seminars and demonstrations) for hospital staff and the community.
• Initiates pre-op order set once patient is determined a candidate for Open Heart surgery.
• Keeps surgeon updated on the status of all patients in the service line.
• Promptly follows up treatment plan ordered by surgeon and reports status at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Discontinues chest tubes following unit protocols.
• Initiates early safe discharge planning for unit patients.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• One year (1) clinical experience as ARNP preferred.
• Demonstrates teaching skills for adult learner.
• Excellent physician assessment skills and critical thinking skills.
• Three (3) years of Critical Care experience/CVICU preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

• Education: High School Diploma: MSN from accredited college
• Experience (Type & Length): One (1) year (1) ARNP; three (3) years critical care; CVICU preferred.
• Software/Hardware: Meditech EMR
• License/Certification: Other: Florida ARNP license; BLS certification; ACLS certification

Must clear background and drug test required.