APP Neurosurgery

Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Neurosurgery Department will work closely with surgeons, documenting verbal or telephone orders and progress notes in both hospital and clinic EMRs. The APP performs nursing assessments on new admissions, consults, patients presenting to the emergency department, and makes rounds on established patients. Responsibilities include nursing intervention, performing nursing procedures, and providing patient education that aligns with the medical plan of care. Call Expectations Call Schedule: 1:3 night and weekend call rotation. Weekend Duties: Participate in weekend rounding with the surgeon. Emergency Coverage: Provide call‑back support for first‑assist duties during emergency surgeries. Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions Perform nursing assessment on consult patients admitted to The Surgeon's Clinic; communicate needs to surgeons and admit physicians as delegated. Collaborate with surgeons and hospital staff for the care of consult patients. Conduct initial nursing assessment of new admissions through the Emergency Department. Work with surgeons to make rounds on established patients; document verbal or telephone orders onto the doctor’s order sheet and progress notes; gather office records and add to the patient’s chart. Perform nursing interventions as appropriate. Serve as a liaison between The Surgeons Clinic, hospital, and office personnel; maintain open communication with surgeons and referring physicians. Collaborate with the orthopedic surgeon in the outpatient clinic to provide care to patients. Act as a first assistant during surgical procedures, as applicable. Comply with bylaws, policies, rules, and regulations of Liberty Hospital, including corporate compliance policies. Fulfill continuing education requirements and complete additional training as required. Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, colleagues, and self. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree OR Doctorate from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs or Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (whichever is applicable). Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department. Preferred Education and Experience Previous APRN or PA experience is desired. Required Licensure and Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State Board of Nursing copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations). APRNs may obtain within one year of hire; specific certification may be required depending on specialty within one year. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA). Preferred Licensure and Certification Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) – State Board of Healing Arts. Job Type Full time Job Requisition ID R-48672 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr