Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner - Neuro

Overview

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

* Generous paid time off

* Career development and continuing education opportunities

* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Full Time

Hours:

Reporting to the Lead Physician Assistant (PA) and Chief Executive Officer, the Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator, under the supervision of the surgeon, performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks related to surgery and trauma. Acts as a first or second assistant in surgery. Participates in pre and post-operative patient care. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement/performance improvement activities.

The Medical Staff Bylaws and Title 16 of the California Administrative Code grant the NP's privileges as outlined. Additionally, a Tenet Hospital shall only enter into an employment or independent contractor relationship with a NPP to perform services for purposes of enhancing the efficiency of patient care services. NPPs shall not perform any service for which a Physician is responsible pursuant to the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations or policies of the Medical Staff or for which, in whole or in part, any Physician receives payment (NPP policy).

Responsibilities

1. A Non-Physician Provider may be engaged to provide services in support of Hospital Services. Such services may include implementation of protocols approved by the medical staff in accordance with Hospital policy, patient education, and monitoring compliance with clinical measures and overseeing performance of orders to assure timely care. (NPP Policy).

2. Performs physical and psychosocial assessment and care of patients that demonstrates knowledge and consideration of age specific and cultural differences. Modifies care to meet the age specific requirements of the infants (31 days to 1 year), and pediatric (1 to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 69 years) and geriatric (70+ years) patients.

3. Accountable for assisting neurosurgeons in pre and post-operative patient care. Performs and records histories and physical examinations. Orders and reads appropriate laboratory, Radiologic and other diagnostic tests and studies. Summarizes cases prior to surgery. Writes routine pre and post-operative orders and admissions notes.

Orders consultations.

4. Acts as first or second assist in surgery. Assists in preparing the patient and equipment for surgery, application of surgical dressings, other duties deemed appropriate by the attending surgeon during surgery, and with monitoring patients in the immediate postoperative period.

5. Conducts rounds of pre and post-operative patients as allowed per the Tenet NPP policy. Notes and reports patient progress, response and complications. Makes appropriate course adjustments and interventions in consult with the attending surgeon. Dictates discharge summaries.

6. Accountable for patient management in coordination with and under the supervision of the surgeon. Completes daily rounds and progress notes on all patients as allowed per the Tenet NPP…