Neurological Surgery
Job ID: ORD-210347-NP-NY
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NY
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
- Shift type: Day Shift
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Call required: No
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
This health system facility operates as a 180-bed acute care hospital with 11 operating rooms and a dedicated 38-bed surgery floor. The institution provides comprehensive neurosurgical services with Level 3 trauma center capabilities and maintains advanced surgical equipment necessary for complex neurosurgical procedures. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR system for integrated patient care coordination and supports a collaborative environment with established protocols for optimal neurosurgical patient outcomes.
About the facility location
This area offers diverse regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The location provides access to historical sites, entertainment venues, and cultural activities. Visitors can enjoy year-round activities including various recreational and cultural experiences across the region.
About the clinician's workday
The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive inpatient neurosurgical services working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with flexible scheduling options. Essential duties include managing post-surgical patients with a case mix of 80% spine surgery and 20% cranial-based procedures, conducting daily rounds, and providing consultations for ICU patients and those transitioning through the ICU. The clinician will serve as first assist during 2-4 surgical procedures per day across 2-3 days weekly and perform minor procedures including suture wounds and wound aspirations. Board certification and New York medical license are mandatory requirements for this Level 3 trauma center position.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: 3-5 inpatient patients weekly
- Support staff: 1 MD and 1 PA
- Patient population: All Ages
- Location type: On-Site
- Prescriptive authority required: Yes
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Cailyn Turley
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