Inpatient Neurosurgery APP; Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner RNFA

Overview

The Physician Assistant or Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. Inpatient with rotating weekends.

The Neurosurgery Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers the newest treatment options, services and medications for a variety of neurological conditions. Our neurology and neurosurgery care consistently ranks among the best in the state. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is one of 3 locations at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute that offers focused ultrasound (FUS), a minimally invasive treatment for patients with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease tremor that has not responded to medications.

Our Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery uses the most advanced treatment options to help restore function in patients who have suffered from stroke, neuropathy, brachial plexus injuries, diaphragm paralysis and other conditions. Jersey Shore University Medical Center will be the only medical center in the northeast to offer ZAP-X®, a radiosurgery, with Synaptive MRI technology. This revolutionary technology treats brain tumors, facial pain and Arteriovenous Malformations or AVMs (irregular connections between arteries and veins) within days and requires no incision and no anesthesia.

At the Center for Advanced Skull Base Surgery, adult and pediatric neurosurgeons now have the expertise and technology to approach the cranial base endoscopically, which is less invasive than conventional open brain surgery.

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• Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
• Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• Translates best practice into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process,…