Neurosurgery - Nurse Practitioner - Abington (per Diem)

Jefferson Health

Abington, Pennsylvania, United States
Comprehensive care on inpatient neurosurgery service
First responder for patient status changes
Chest tube insertion and removal
The APP provides comprehensive care on the inpatient Neurosurgery service

Job Summary

  • The APP provides comprehensive care on the inpatient Neurosurgery service.
  • The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.
  • Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits.

Matching Summary

The APP provides comprehensive care on the inpatient Neurosurgery service.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • comprehensive care on inpatient Neurosurgery service
  • first responder for patient status changes
  • chest tube insertion and removal
  • arterial line insertion
  • central line insertion and removal
  • FAST exams
  • attending daily trauma rounds

Nice-to-have

  • preceptor/mentoring
  • active engagement in research
  • analysis of evidenced based practice
  • participation in Advance Practice Grand Rounds

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree
  • National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • BLS/ACLS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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