Certified NP​/PA Neurosurgery SMS

Description

The employee is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of neurosurgery patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the employee acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.

• Service (75%)
  • A. Provides and coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the neurosurgery clinic with physicians and other health‑care professionals.
  • B. Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
  • C. Participates in planning, development, organization and evaluation of neurosurgery programs for continuity of care.
  • D. Develops, implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to neurosurgery patients from referring institutions.
  • E. Participates in the interpretation of assessment data to determine actual or potential problems.
  • F. Assists in the formulation of a plan of care with physicians and other health‑care professionals, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
  • G. Facilitates continuity of care through referral of patients and contacts referring physicians via phone and follow‑up letters.
  • H. Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem‑solving techniques.
  • I. Rounds on hospitalized patients to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
  • J. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
  • K. Reports actual or potential risk‑management situations using the hospital notification system.
  • L. Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon.
• Teaching (10%)
  • A. Provides patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in neurosurgery.
  • B. Teaches patients and family members on necessary post‑op care.
  • C. Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to neurosurgery.
  • D. Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to neurosurgery patients.
• Research (10%)
  • A. Applies a scientific process to advance service to patients.
  • B. Participates with physicians and the data manager in enrollment and maintenance of patients on research protocols.
  • C. Initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research through committees.
  • D. Publishes approved research findings with nursing and other colleagues.
• Consultant/Change Agent
  • A. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
  • B. Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
  • C. Acts as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health‑care team regarding complex patient problems.
  • D. Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health‑care professionals regarding current neurosurgical protocols.
• Administration (5%)
  • A. Initiates and participates in development of standards and policies regarding patient care through appropriate committees.
  • B. Establishes strategic direction for the Division as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • C. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
  • D. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Received a passing score on the national certifying exam.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre‑employment background screenings required.