Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Neurological Surgery, Neurosciences

* This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
*** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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** Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
** Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Provides Advanced Practice Nursing support to the department of Neurological Surgery as applicable, at inpatient and outpatient clinic locations as assigned;
Some outpatient clinic support;
Working closely with Neurosurgeons, fellows, residents, clinic and office support staff.  The department of Neurosurgery maintains satellite clinics location across the health system which crosses multiple county lines. As a requirement of this position you may be required to cover clinics at any of these locations
** Specialized/Professional Duties
** Demonstrates advanced knowledge and technical capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of persons with complex neurosurgical problems and acute or potential life-threatening health issues; including Pre and Post op management of Cranial and Multiple spine surgeries. skills. Acts as a patient advocate and provides emotional and situational support for patients, their  technical skills, developing Utilizes clinical and critical assessment skills to determine medical changes in patients who have lost their natural ability of an autonomic nervous system response.

Utilizes keys clinical skills to act quickly and problem solve on acute changes in patient’s physical status and post-op management of neurosurgical approaches and surgeries Provides consistent compassionate, patient bedside manner, with neurosurgical skills and equal depth for educating patients and families.

Utilizes clinical and critical assessment skills to determine medical and neurological changes in the neurologically compromised patient and act quickly to problem solve.

Willing to Precept and help train, New Hires, Advanced Practice Nursing Students, and Medical Students in the Neurosurgical specialty. Provides specialized education, clarification, and counseling to patients, families and community groups in reference to pre- and post-operative treatment plan, minor medical problems, surgical considerations and preventative medicine. in the development of patient education programs/materials for the Department of Neurological Surgery and  and evaluates patient education Provides education and clarifications to patients, families and community groups in reference to pre-and-post-operative treatment plan, minor medical problems, surgical considerations and preventative medicine.

Participates in continuing education programs, Neurosurgical Grand Rounds, Multidisciplinary Rounds, and specialty conferences to keep abreast of current trends and issues affecting general nursing practice and the clinical specialty practice of Neurological Surgery. Assesses the effectiveness of ambulatory and or inpatient clinical management systems and assumes a leadership role in facilitating necessary changes.

Willing to step outside of perceived responsibilities.
telephone etiquette skills and techniques. Answers the phone in a prompt and courteous manner, relaying messages accurately and
** Preferred: (Essential Requirements):
** Ability to:
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** Experience in a clinical care coordination role to move patients quickly, safely and efficiently in our present health care system.

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