ARNP - NEUROSURGERY
US-WA-Wenatchee
External APP
Req #: 13365
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Provides appropriate specialized inpatient and outpatient Neurosurgery & Orthopedic Spine Health Care Services. Performs examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic tests; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care. Position Reports To: Practice Manager Responsibilities: * Sees new office patients and completes a thorough history and physical examination that is problem-oriented for neurosurgical conditions. Evaluates post-operative patients and does routine follow-up visits. * Formulates a differential diagnosis and establishes a working diagnosis. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests. * Develops a treatment plan for neurosurgical conditions within the scope of practice and in conjunction with the neurosurgeon. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate. * Evaluation and reprogramming of VP shunts. * Assisting in OR and outpatient clinic with on call duties as assigned, cross trained to work with all department surgeons. * Assists with neurosurgical and orthopedic spine procedures, including craniotomies, Intrathecal Baclofen Pump placement, spinal procedures (including instrumentations) and microscopic procedures. * Closes deep and superficial wounds. * Conducts hospital rounds of all patients including those admitted to the intensive care unit. Handles discharge planning and dictates discharge summaries. * Performs initial evaluations on hospital consults and ED consults as directed. * Placement and management of ventricular/ICP monitoring. * Placement and management of lumbar drains. * Writes prescriptions and perform procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. * Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy. * Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. * Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications: Required: * Active Registered Nurse and ARNP licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date. Desired: * Related experience.
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