Relief NX Nurse Practitioner - Outreach NEURO SURG Dominican HOSP

Position: Relief NX Nurse Practitioner - OUTREACH NEURO SURG DOMINICAN HOSP (Day - 08 hrs)
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The per diem APP provides comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases in the inpatient, OR, and outpatient setting. They work collaboratively with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Their responsibilities include patient assessment, surgical assistance, medication management, wound care, and patient education. They have an active clinical role during film review, treatment planning, preoperative testing, clinic appointments, and all phase of care.

We are looking for a candidate who is flexible and able to adjust their schedule to meet coverage needs M-F.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, efficient patient care.

- Conduct thorough patient assessments and provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

- Assist in surgical procedures and manage medication and wound care.

- Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, risks, and post-operative care.

- Support the development and implementation of protocols to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

- Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with experience in surgical care.

- OR 1st assist designation

- Strong commitment to patient care and safety.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Proficient in clinical expertise, assessment, and diagnostic skills.

Essential

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and medical terminology.

- Ability to analyze patient situations and make sound clinical judgments.

- Effective organizational and time management skills.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional patient care and improve surgical outcomes.

** This is a Stanford Health Care job.*
* ** A Brief Overview*
* The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner

Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC).  The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures.  Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization.  All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision.  There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession.  Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook.  

Here is a description of the various levels:

Job Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III

FLSA Status:
Exempt Exempt Exempt

Job Code:  400170

Requirement:

LEVEL I:
Entry level

LEVEL II:
Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP II

LEVEL III:
Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP III

** Locations*
* Stanford Health Care

** What you will do*
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A.  An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP's education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP.

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B.  An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.

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C.  Scope of Practice of the NP:

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