Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist

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

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

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
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• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
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• 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).
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• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
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• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
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• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some
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• This role is incentive plan eligible. Â
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• Student Loan repayment benefit
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• Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
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