About this opportunity
Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Surgery - Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner opportunity in hickory, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practioner Neurosurgery Locums in Hickory NC We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide coverage for our Neurosurgery department. This opportunity involves assisting in surgical cases during the maternity leave of one of our APPs (Advanced Practice Providers), starting in mid-late September.
Coverage Details:
- Specialty: Neurosurgery
- Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Duration: During one of our APP's maternity leave, starting in mid-late September.
Schedule:
- Clinic Hours: To Be Determined (TBD)
- Hospital Hours: Variable, including ER call and surgery assistance
- Preferred Schedule: 7 days/week, flexible with variations as needed
- Call Night/Weekend: Yes, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Patient Care and Consults:
- Patient Load: Clinic patient load unknown
- Availability for ER calls: Needed with varying frequency
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Comfort with Brain and Spine cases is essential
- Support staff available: Hospitalists, OR staff, RN staff, outpatient office staff
- Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Charting/EMR: Clinic - Athena, Hospital - Cerner
- Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible - Preferred
- Fellowship: Preferred but not required
- Temporary Privileges: Granted
Duties and Rounds:
- Schedule to Fill: Hospital and clinic, if feasible
- Rounding: Yes, including post-operative care
- Average Admissions per Shift: Varies, typically 1-2
This is an exceptional opportunity for an NP with a strong interest and proficiency in Neurosurgery. Your dedication and expertise will contribute significantly to our patient-centered care approach.
If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a meaningful impact, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Sincerely,
Worksite address
hickory, NC, 28601, US
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