Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

We currently have an opportunity for an Nurse Practitioner in the DGSOM, Department of Neurosurgery's Spine Program. Will need to travel between Santa Monica, Westwood facilities. The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education,promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals:Perform and document comprehensive history and physical examinations on all pre-operative patients. Manage medical care of established/return/post op patients in collaboration with attending physicians with an independent outpatient clinic Act as a liaison between patients and physicians as well as administrative staff and physicians in medically related situations. Review and interpret all diagnostic data and formulate a plan of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the medical staff. Document services rendered. Salary range: NP2: $93.81- $133.97/hourly Qualifications CA RN and CA NP License-required MSN/DNP in NPSpecialty-required National Board NP Certification in NP Specialty-required DEA, Furnishing Number BLS and ACLS Certifications from AHA or ARC- required Relevant Neurosurgery/spine clinical experience, including pediatric experience-required NP experience- required Job ID: 86672520 About the company UCLA HEALTH UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.Check out our Employer Profile for more information! Nurse Practitioner -Bowyer Oncology - Same Day... UCLA HEALTH Santa Monica, CA, United States (on-site) UCLA HEALTH LVN Supervisor - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery,... UCLA HEALTH Santa Monica, CA, United States (on-site) #J-18808-Ljbffr