What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER PRN - NEUROSURGERY position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
Cooper University Health Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Advance Practice Nurse) for our Inpatient Neurosurgical Service at Inspira Neurosciences in Mullica Hill and Vineland
The experienced Advanced Practice Provider will manage neurosurgical patients at Inspira Mullica Hill and Inspira Vineland as part of the neurosurgery inpatient service by conducting independent rounds ICU/stepdown/floor, triaging of ED patient/inpatient issues. Possible first assist in the OR. APP should be comfortable with conducting a comprehensive neurologic exam, rounding, basic image review to determine surgical emergencies, patient/family education, drain management and removal.
Experience Required
Experience is required to meet the needs of this complex patient cohort. Ideally, 2 years of relevant experience including Neurosurgery, Trauma, Other Surgical subspecialties, neuro ICU. Short onboarding/training available.
Education Requirements
Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required
License/Certification Requirements
Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association BLS. Nurse Practitioner must be acute care with RNFA preferred.
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days / Hours: Per Diem - 7am-5pm weekend/weekday needs