Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Marietta at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Kennestone Hospital



Wellstar is recruiting for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established and growing Neurosurgical practice.


This position typically requires working two full clinic days, two surgery days and one administrative/pre-op day per week, in addition to call.


In this role you will:

• Perform first OR assist duties approximately two days a week.


• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient's medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail.


• Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.


• Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.


• Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications.


• Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery.

Qualifications:



Previous Neurosugery experience preferred


Must hold an ACNP or AG-ACNP certification or Physician Assistant


OR experience Preferred


ACLS/BLS required


NIHSS and Modified Rankin certified


We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Medical, dental, vision insurance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with employer match
CME allowance
Extended illness bank
Paid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions)
Concierge service
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