Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist

Job Description

Job Description

Neurosurgery team is hiring a Nocturnist ( Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join our team. This is a night shift position, 3, 12 hour shifts per week.

This position requires at least 1 year of Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider experience to work independently on the night shift!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some

Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are an integral part of a flourishing health care system. Some highlights of joining the Healthcare team:

• This role is incentive plan eligible.
• Student Loan repayment benefit
• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.