PS Nurse Practitioner

PS Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

This position provides primary care and treatment to patients within the Department of Neurosurgery. The role specifically involves managing spinal disorders in an outpatient clinical environment. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
Problem Solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. 
Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area. 
Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills. 
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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Requisition Number: PRN45816B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 115,000-150,000 DOE
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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