Position TitleAPP NeurosurgeryLiberty HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Neurosurgery Department in this position will work with the surgeons, and may document verbal or telephone orders, as well as progress notes in both the hospital and clinic EMR. He/she will perform nursing assessments on new admissions, consults, patients presenting to the emergency department, and make rounds on established patients. Responsible for nursing intervention, performing nursing procedures, and providing patient education congruent with the medical plan of care.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of neurosurgery as it relates to his/her assigned specialty. This includes outpatient clinic assessment, inpatient/emergency nursing assessment, and first assistant duties. In addition, this position requires interpersonal skills to relate to the surgeon, patient, family members, ancillary personnel, and hospital personnel jn a professional and appropriate manner.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Perform nursing assessment on consult patients admitted to The Surgeon's Clinic; communicates with surgeons regarding the needs of the patient; communicate with the admitting physician as delegated by the surgeons.
• Collaborate with surgeon and hospital staff as appropriate for the care of consult patients.
• Performs initial nursing assessment of new admissions through the Emergency Department.
• Works with the surgeons to make rounds on established patients; documents verbal or telephone orders on the doctors order sheet; documents on progress notes; gathers office records as appropriate and adds to the patient's chart.
• Perform nursing intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison between The Surgeons Clinic, hospital, and office personnel; maintain open and appropriate communication channels with the surgeons and referring physicians.
• Collaborates with the orthopedic surgeon in the out-patient clinic to provide care to patients.
• Acts as a first assistant during surgical procedures, as applicable.
• Comply with bylaws, policies, rules and regulations of Liberty Hospital to include corporate compliance policies.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements as well as completes additional training as required.
• Ensures safety of patients, visitors, colleagues, and self.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with a neurosurgeon in a hospital-based and office-based environment

• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross); ACLS

Required Licensure and Certification

• Current Missouri Registered Professional Nurse; Current Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Status

Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-48672We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right job?

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