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HMHMG SPECIALTY CARE 570
NP/PA Neurosurgery
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$131,132 / year median in New Jersey
+24% projected growth
Job Description
The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. 4 (10) hour shifts with a weekend requirement.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Graduate of anNLN/AACN
accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Neuro experience or neuro rotation.Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advanced Nurse Practitioner (w/ Master's Degree). 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP orANCC. 5. AHA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Physician Assistant License. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.Benefits
- Professional Development