Neurological Surgery Clinical APP Associate - Primary Inpatient

Neurological Surgery Clinical APP Associate - Primary Inpatient

Requisition :

Position Category: Advanced Practice Provider

Job Type: Unclassified Administrative

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Neurological Surgery

Posting FTE: 1.00

HR Mission: School of Medicine

Drug Testable: Yes

US-OR-Portland

Department of Neurological Surgery Mission: To provide the highest quality specialized neurosurgical care, advance nervous system discovery and the science of practice, and train outstanding and compassionate leaders in a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes wellness.

Department of Neurological Surgery Vision: Leading neurosurgical care through innovation.

As Oregon's only academic health center, OHSU integrates education, research, patient care, and community service to improve the well-being of Oregonians. The Department of Neurological Surgery delivers comprehensive care for patients with brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve conditions at OHSU and Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Our surgeons combine deep expertise with advanced technology and a patient-centered approach.

The department is nationally recognized for pioneering innovations, including North America's first deep brain stimulation surgery and the world's first neuronal stem cell transplants. We house leading neurosurgical training programs and advanced fellowships and contribute significant research on pain perception and cerebral blood flow.

The Department of Neurological Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine is a safe, respectful and welcoming place for people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, genders, national origins, abilities, ages, colors, religions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment. Diversity is a core value, and all members participate in ongoing education and initiatives to support equity and inclusion within OHSU and the communities we serve.

OHSU Main Campus at Marquam Hill and Center for Health and Healing South Waterfront campuses.

The inpatient unit is a 7-day/week operation. APP schedules include four 10-hour days in a standard work week, plus weekend coverage on scheduled rotation, with occasional additional evening/weekend coverage as needed. Schedules and rotations are determined by department policy and protocols.

• Clinical Oversight:
  Department Chair or designee
• Administrative Supervision:
  Department Administrator
• Operational Direction:
  Lead APP (as appropriate)

The Clinical APP Associate (APP) is a practitioner certified through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (NP) and authorized to practice within the parameters described in Division 50 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act (Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 678) or is a Physician Assistant licensed to practice by the Oregon Medical Board (PA). The APP is credentialed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Professional Board of OHSU and other locations as required to practice in the hospital setting and to perform such procedures as authorized by the Credentials Committee and by the Professional Board.

The APP is authorized to prescribe medications according to the state and federal guidelines and laws.

This position specializes in caring for adult patients with neurological disorders and is primarily responsible for inpatient clinical care as well as other clinical operations within the Department of Neurological Surgery. The role involves independent patient care, procedural work, care coordination and administrative tasks, and educational contributions. The APP collaborates closely with faculty physicians, APP colleagues, and others in the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service.

The APP will support OHSU's missions including teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

• Primarily in an inpatient environment that provides 7-day/week clinical coverage, provide comprehensive care for neurosurgery patients from admission to discharge.
• Perform daily rounding with faculty and develop/implement patient care plans and protocols.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures according to protocol and competency training.
• Perform administrative patient care for patients who recently discharged and collaborate with outpatient teams members to prepare patients for next steps in their care. Respond promptly to patient/family inquiries (phone, MyChart), collaborating with team members such as nurses, APPs and physicians to resolve clinical concerns.
• Identify urgent clinical situations and respond autonomously and effectively, including providing situational resuscitation and emergency treatment.
• Provide scheduled weekend hospital coverage including rounds, patient discharges, and continuity of care duties according to department protocol and rotating assignments.

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams,…