Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Inpatient Adult Neurosurgery (UMPhysicians)
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Fairview Health Services is in need of Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Inpatient Adult Neurosurgery (UMPhysicians) right now, this occupation will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Department of Neurosurgery at th! e University of Minnesota seeks 1 board-eligible / board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their clinical practice at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
In this role, the NP/PA will:
Practice primarily in the inpatient clinical practice setting with shared responsibility for assessment and management of patients in neurosurgery which includes the following:
Coordinates care for adult neurosurgical patients throughout the course of evaluation and treatment, including hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, and discharge planning - coordinating the continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and discharge.
Writing admission and daily notes, orders and directs discharge planning and follow up, and works to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Statagies to decrease length of stay and readmission rates on the inpatient service.
Performs inpatient procedures such as: Reprograming shunts, shunt taps, NM shunt flow studies, lumbar punctures, lumbar drains, wound care, central line, stimulator & pump interrogation/programming.
Will work collaboratively with other specialties in coordination and communication of patient care needs.
Maintains accurate and confidential electronic medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, discharge summaries and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards.
Works to collaborate with physicians, residents and fellows, which facilitates timely consultative and referral services
Will be instrumental in the development of care pathways and protocols for neurosurgery service line.
Active involvement with qual! ity improvement initiatives as well as best practice models for hospital and neurosurgery section
Integrates education, research, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals and others who influence the health care environment.
Participate in Resident and staff education, independent or requested consultation, research, and administration activities.
Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
Position Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges! or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Boa! rd of Medical Practice. Be certified through ANCC or eligible for ANCC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Required BLS and ACLS certification. If not current will have 3-4 months to become certified from date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous patient care experience is preferred. Experience in neurosurgery is preferred, but not required.
Practice Information
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota and its clinical arm, UMPhysicians Neurosurgery, offer outstanding neurosurgical patient care, excellent neurosurgical education and groundbreaking research into some of the most difficult problems facing neurosurgical patients today.
Our clinical practice is carried out through University of Minnesota Physicians. This 10 physician neurosurgical practice is the largest neurosurgical group in the Twin Cities. We provide! services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Minneapolis Veteran's Administration Medical Center and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.
Neurosurgeons at the University of Minnesota cover the entire spectrum of neurosurgical practice from the most common conditions neurosurgeons treat (such as ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, subdural hematomas, brain, spine and spinal cord injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.) to the most complex subspecialty problems such as deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, advanced treatment for brain tumors, pediatric neurosurgery, open and endovascular neurosurgery for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, complex spinal neurosurgery including spinal fusions and complex peripheral nerve surgery.
Client Overview
University of Minnesota Physicians is a premier multi-specialty physician organization dedicate! d to providing quality patient-focused care. Our group medical practice! is made up of physicians who are also faculty members at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The Medical School's research facilities and teaching resources combined with the clinical practice provide us the platform to specialize in breakthroughs.
Founded in 1997, we are an independent not-for-profit organization, governed by a board of directors. Today we number more than 700 physicians, 100 advance practice providers and over 1,000 health professionals and other staff, working across disciplines in primary care and specialty care areas.
Hospital Information
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is the teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a 1,932- licensed bed facility. Located on two campuses, one on the east bank and the other on the west bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services from heart tr! ansplant surgery to cancer treatment and more. As one of the most respected academic medical centers in the nation, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, balances responsiveness to patients' needs with access to innovative treatments and technology, delivering superior health outcomes.
Volumes:
Average inpatient admissions (annually): 34,497
Average number of Emergency Department visits annually: 54,490
Average number of surgical cases annually: 23,395
Average number of deliveries annually: 2,334
Awards and Recognition:
Ranked the best hospital in the Twin Cities metro area and among the top hospitals in the country in eleven specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals," Rankings in 2012
More than seventy physicians from the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview were honored in over thirty specialties by Mpls and St.! Paul Magazine "Top Doctor List of 2012." The physicians were singled o! ut by their peers as the best health care providers in the Twin Cities.
Ranked among the nation's top academic medical center in quality of care, according to a University HealthSystem Consortium report.
Community Overview
Minneapolis and St. Paul area is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the country and includes a population of 3.2 million people. Often dubbed as the "Twin Cities", Minneapolis and St. Paul have very different overall feel and culture. Minneapolis, city of lakes, is known for its cosmopolitan, bustling downtown atmosphere with cutting-edge restaurants, theaters and shopping district. While St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota, remains rich in historical ambiance, it too has a healthy downtown presence mixing of both new and old. Both cities reside on the banks of the Mississippi River allowing for beautiful scenery and out-door recreational activities within the cities. Overall, the Twin Cities area is known for a diverse econom! y, nationally recognized schools, parks and waterways found throughout the community and a resourceful health care community providing top-notch, innovative care.
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The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota seeks 1 board-eligible / board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their clinical practice at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
In this role, the NP/PA will:
Practice primarily in the inpatient clinical practice setting with shared responsibility for assessment and management of patients in neurosurgery which includes the following:
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The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota seeks 1 board-eligible / board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their clinical practice at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
In this role, the NP/PA will:
Practice primarily in the inpatient clinical practice setting with shared responsibility for assessment and management of patients in neurosurgery which includes the following:
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Available beds by type: 1800 Available beds by type: test Available beds by type: 12 qeen beds
120 single beds
2200 kin! g beds Available beds by type: 500
MEDICAL STAFF
Statistics and Facts: All 13 staff is medically trained
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