Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery (Per Diem)

At Northbay Health, the Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position functions as a member of the Neurology team. The NP/PA diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, including invasive procedures and evaluates patient responses under the direction of and in collaboration with a physician supervisor or designated attending physician. This NP/PA works with physicians in order to establish a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment. The NP/PA is an independent consultant on clinical care issues for patients, families, staff, physicians and other departments.

The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is accountable for functions which enhance the delivery of patient care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice through education, role modeling, standards development, quality improvement, program development and coordination and other duties assigned by the director. This role focuses on the neurology patient population. The NP/PA works in collaboration with the Neurologists directors, clinical managers and other CPM/NP positions. Duties include but are not limited to the following: participating in quality improvement activities; and ensuring compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards. This position’s role is to promote the provision of effective, high quality patient and family focused care to all patients.

Education :

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Or Master’s required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.

Licensure/Credentials:

Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified. OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR. Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above. Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications

Experience

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay. OR Two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner OR four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.
• Working knowledge of health care practices, patient care equipment and products.
• Three to five years of related clinical experience in area of responsibility preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Newly graduated Acute Care Nurse Practitioners welcome to apply.

Compensation note: Salary range is inclusive of NP and PA and includes a per diem differential