Job Information
Trinity Health Advanced Practitioner - Neurosurgery in Livonia, Michigan
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Participates in all aspects of care of neurosurgical and cardiothoracic surgery patients under the direction of collaborating neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery attending physicians. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care provided to assigned patient population. This includes preoperative evaluation and postoperative care of neurosurgical and cardiothoracic surgery patients with implementation of therapies and processes to meet all patient needs. Also includes off service patient population with need for consultation with neurosurgical or cardiothoracic surgery specialists.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Patient work-up including history and physical examination with ordering of appropriate laboratory tests, x-ray studies, and other diagnostic studies as indicated.
Completion of daily hospital work rounds for on and off service patients.
Completion of history and physicals, consultations, progress notes, and discharge summaries as directed by service needs.
Performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as needed (within the scope of practice of the supervising physician).
Performing First Aid/Basic Life Support resuscitation with participation in annual review.
Maintenance of ACLS Provider status.
Maintenance of ATLS Certification.
Evaluation and coordination of a plan of care in conjunction with attending physicians and other team members.
Proficient use of EMR.
Required skills and abilities
Advanced patient management skills necessary to care for critically ill patients in the emergency department, intensive care, or general surgical floor setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, consulting physicians and hospital staff.
Ability to interact with grieving family members in a compassionate manner.
Ability to walk and stand continuously and to lift and position patients.
Required education, experience and licensure
Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (PAs only) State of Michigan
Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, United States Dept. of Justice
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Certification
Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider Certification
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran