Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery Full-Time (Days) Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Consulting, Hospital, Intensive Care, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), News Reporting, Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Recreation, Registered Nurse (RN), Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
16 days ago
Indiana University Health Medical Group is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery department at Goodman Hall and Methodist Hospital! IU Health Medical group is actively expanding its Neurosurgery presence across the Indianapolis metro area, with continued growth in elective procedures. This newly created Hybrid role offers full- spectrum involvement across preoperative, Intraoperative and post-operative care, spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings across three IU Health locations. This position is 100% onsite and provides the unique opportunity to work closely with engaged, highly instructional neurosurgeons who are committed to teaching and collaborations.
Position Details:
Full-time - Days
Hours discussed during interview
Rotating hours worked out in department. APP's do self-scheduling
40% Inpatient
60% Outpatient
Team includes 17 physicians and 30 APPs
Procedures:
First Assist in the OR for Spine procedures
Simple wound closure after drain removal
Lumbar puncture
Shunt Taps
Patient Population:
Inpatient and Outpatient
ICU
Trauma
Spine Patients
Key Responsibilities:
1st Assist in OR
Evaluating new and follow up consults, either in ED or on one of the inpatient units.
Evaluating patients with neuro changes, inpatient care and discharges
Qualifications:
PA or ACNP certification required
Would prefer a PA, but if NP that must have Registered Nurse First Assist.
New grad considered and must have 1st Assist
Ideal candidate will have clinical background in Neurosurgical, Neurology, Trauma, Ortho Spine
ICU experience preferred
Candidate should also have general knowledge of neurological deficits and disorders would be preferred.
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