Part-Time Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care; Dual Posted Part-Time Physician Assistant Specialty Care

(This is a Dual Posting linked with Job  and 4 total positions will be hired. Final titles will depend on the qualifications of the final candidates.)

The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce the opening of a position for a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Neurosurgery Department. Duties include but are not limited to:
Independently providing assistance in a multidisciplinary practice for adult patient populations. Perform essential patient care functions, which include diagnosing and treat neurosurgical surgical patients in the clinic. Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform or assist with minor procedures. Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates. Obtain and document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and physicians.

Participate in the Missouri Telehealth Network by providing Telemedicine return clinic appointments via Polycom connection. Assist in the identification of trends related to patients and participate in quality improvement activities and helping to guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards. Actively participate in clinical research, as needed. Assist as needed in OR. Perform and lead minor procedures with an opportunity for growth.

Assist with inpatient consultations. Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems. Other duties as assigned.

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Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Must be granted a Document of Recognition from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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