Advanced Practitioner - Neurosurgery

The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Practitioner) is responsible for a defined patient population and functions in multiple key roles: expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator, and researcher.

This role is centered within a specialized area of practice and requires a high level of clinical knowledge, skill, and competence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Deliver direct healthcare services to patients, families, and the community, and provide indirect care through guidance of other healthcare professionals.Provide patient assessments, help develop and implement care plans, and perform follow-up care.Participate in both inpatient and outpatient care, including care coordination.Perform minor procedures and assist in surgical procedures in the OR.Utilize the medical model to deliver care, operating within the scope of licensure, applicable laws and regulations, and VCH policies.Be available for on-call duties based on a predetermined schedule or hospital needs.Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of pediatric neurosurgeons, contributing to comprehensive pediatric neurosurgical care.

NURSE PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE:Minimum 1 year of related experienceMinimum 5 years increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessments, different diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems preferred Applicant should be able to demonstrate professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems.

Experience in pediatrics, Neurosurgery and/or clinic setting a plusBilingual skills desirable EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIFICATIONS:Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program and Master’s degree in nursing requiredActive California Registered Nurse licensure (RN) Active California Nurse Practitioner license (NP) – Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardized protocols and furnishing privilegesNurse Practitioner National Certification (NP-C) within months of hire or transfer into positionBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE:Minimum 1 year of related experienceExperience in pediatrics, Neurosurgery and/or clinic setting a plusBilingual skills desirable EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIFICATIONS:Graduate of a Physician Assistant programAssociates degree required, bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field preferredActive California Physician Assistant license (PA) required - Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardized protocols and furnishing privilegesNational Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) requiredOther certifications in applicable area of specialty preferredApplicant should be able to demonstrate professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Full time position working 72 hours per 2-week pay period and regular clinic hours are Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm.

However, position includes floor coverage, clinic coverage and first assist in the operating room.

Additionally, there is a variable amount of night call shared on rotation and pending staff availability.