Collaborate with pediatric neurosurgeons to coordinate patient care during hospitalization, post-operative periods, and outpatient clinic visits. Perform diagnostic duties, initiate therapies, and manage postoperative complications to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant program with national certification and a valid Indiana state license. Previous experience in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, or a surgical specialty is preferred.
At Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (GCBS), every member of our team is essential to fulfilling our mission to deliver exceptional and timely neurosurgical care with a steadfast emphasis on quality.
We work to cultivate an authentic culture through purposeful actions that convey collaboration, respect and a shared vision of excellence. We truly value every interaction we have – with our patients and each other. Our team is at the heart of all we do as an organization, and each employee has the opportunity to enhance the level of service we provide to our patients. We are in search of like-minded individuals, who are pursuing a job of purpose that impacts the lives of patients.
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated, capable, and experienced board certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Pediatric Neurosurgery team at Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, practicing at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. The APP will collaborate with pediatric neurosurgeons to coordinate patient care across the spectrum during the patient’s hospitalization, post-op period, and in the outpatient clinic. The APP will work closely with the surgeon to provide quality, efficient, continuous, and cost-effective care for the duration of the patient’s treatment.
To be successful in this role, you should exhibit exceptional customer service abilities to align with Goodman Campbell’s dedication to a positive patient experience. Outstanding employees in this role are detailed, accurate and efficient while striving to deliver the highest level of patient service. As this role is an essential part of our team, active communication and respectful collaboration with peers is vital to success.
Job Duties
Take detailed patient medical histories
Perform and record physical examinations
Diagnose and decide treatment of patients
Initiate therapy, prescribe medicine, give vaccinations
Order lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic studies
Counsel patients on preventive care and/or medical problems
Write appropriate admission orders (including nursing care, medication orders, laboratory and radiological examinations, and obtain consultations approved by the surgeon).
Review pertinent abnormal findings in the patient's history, physical examination, radiological and laboratory data with the surgeon, and obtain appropriate consultation, additional laboratory or radiological studies as needed, and initiate appropriate medical intervention.
Record in progress notes pertinent findings from history, physical examination, laboratory studies, and radiological examination.
Evaluate unstable patients and initiate emergency management.
Write appropriate postoperative orders including general and specific nursing care, medications, including controlled substances for analgesia and sedation, laboratory and radiological studies.
Attend the patient in the early postoperative period reviewing laboratory and radiological data and making appropriate interventions.
Initiate treatment of postoperative complications advising the attending surgeon of unexpected events, providing an accurate synopsis of events related to a major change in the patient’s condition and describing corrective measures already taken.
Daily assessment of patients postoperative course, write note of patients progress in chart as it pertains to the supervising physician- and implement indicated therapy as determined by the supervising physician.
Complete discharge paper and summaries.
Communicates appropriately and timely with physicians regarding any patient care issues.
Communicates effectively and professionally with other service lines and staff members.
Conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
Responsible for professional growth and development, including regular attendance at available in-services, seminars, and other education offerings.
Complies with professional, regulatory, governmental and departmental standards
Contributes to the professional development of others by sharing knowledge and skills, providing and accepting feedback, and contributing to the education of staff and students.
Provide excellent care in the outpatient setting in clinic in collaboration with the pediatric neurosurgeon.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
Ability to work independently
Excellent judgement and decision making
Commitment to ongoing education and development
Critical listening skills, ability to listen attentively and show empathy
Ability to communicate clearly to patients, family, and colleagues in a constructive, non- judgmental manner
Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively manage conflict, addressing issues in a manner that maintains good working relationships
Ability to keep detailed records and provide written documentation in a complete, accurate, readable, and timely manner
Ability to utilize patient information to meet identified goals
Ability to handle pressure of life-threatening situations
In-depth knowledge and understanding of health promotion and maintenance with ability to develop, implement, and communicate patient education plans
Strong pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge
Desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member
Good eye/hand coordination and precision
Advanced computer knowledge
Educational and Experience Required • Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing with National Certification as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner or Masters from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and national certification from NCCPA or AAPA
Licensure and
Certification: Requires current unlimited Indiana State license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
