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