APP - Spine/Neurosurgery - University of Louisville Hospital job at UofL Health. Louisville, KY. Location Facility: University Hospital - ULP - CMG Address: Louisville, KY 40202 Landing Page Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Neurological Surgery Loan Repayment: Not Specified Salary Range: Not Specified Employment Type: Full Time Bonus Offered: Negotiable Job Description The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) facilitates the delivery of quality, evidence‑based patient care, while promoting efficiency and effective patient outcomes of Neurosurgical Spine patients. They will demonstrate expert clinical decision making related to Neurosurgical/Spine health related issues and diagnosis. The APP will function in collaboration with the neurosurgery physician group in the care of adult patients with critical illness. They will perform physical exams, collect and document data, organize diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consults, prescribe appropriate interventions and medications, and provide direct patient care services in the neurosurgical critical care setting. The APP will contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provide leadership within the organization and the nursing profession. Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document pertinent normal and abnormal findings and narrative summaries within the medical record. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, risks and benefits of anticipated procedures to patients, family and other staff. Organize, perform and document approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status. Formulate and initiate treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with neurosurgery physician team. Utilize prescriptive privileges within the confines of Kentucky state law. Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients. Provide patient-family centered care by communicating effectively with patients and family members. Utilize current research and evidence‑based practice decision making in all clinical practice. Incorporate clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. Support clinical research as conducted by the neurosurgery physician team. Serve as a clinical leader and expert to nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in hospital‑led Advanced Practice Practitioner initiatives, participation in professional organizations and continuing education. Demonstrates expert ability in clinical decision making related to neurosurgical healthcare related issues. Collaboratively work with service chiefs, physicians, nursing and other interdisciplinary departments to achieve hospital defined goals. Performs all other activities by proactively identifying problems and solutions for the welfare of the patients, community and hospital. Maintain Neurosurgical Spine Database. Perform other duties as assigned. University of Louisville Hospital Core Expectations Collaboration communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect. Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others. Additional Responsibilities Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Adheres to and exhibits our core values. Integrity Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Excellence Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Hospital to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments. Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions. Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources. Must be detail oriented in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality. Must be able to problem‑solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed. Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished. Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results. Computer Skills Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Capacity to learn other relevant systems. Has worked with electronic medical records previously. Job Requirements / Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required
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