Adult Neurosurgery Spine Advanced Practice Provider
Dell Medical School
Birmingham, AL
3 days ago
$115,000+ depending on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Join Dell Medical School as an Adult Neurosurgery Spine Advanced Practice Provider, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with neurological conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to innovative research in neurosurgery.
Key Responsibilities
Provide care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in neurosurgical service
Oversee and prepare patient clinical records, labs, and imaging
Conduct health history and physical assessments
Coordinate preoperative evaluations for surgery
Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with neurosurgeons
Evaluate patients for routine post-op care and manage complications
Manage communications between healthcare team and patients
Use tools to track patient progress and coordinate care
Assist in surgeries if qualified and certified
Participate in clinical trials and research projects
Engage in clinical practice analysis to improve healthcare quality
Attend meetings and committees as needed
Participate in education of nurses, APPs, and medical students
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree from accredited Nursing Program or Physician Assistant training
Active RN and APNP license in Texas or PA license in Texas
Active board certification as an Acute Care NP or PA
Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Strong critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience in a neurosurgical or related surgical practice
Experience with large research projects and clinical trials