Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant needed in eastern North Carolina about 45 minutes outside Raleigh for a neuroscience position which may include neurology and/or neurosurgery. Assist with admission work-ups and/or consults to facilitate care across the continuum. Initiate, monitor, alter and order treatments including, but not limited to device placement, physical and occupational therapy, home health referral, and discharge planning. Re-evaluate the patient throughout the hospitalization and modifies plan of care as needed in collaboration with clinical staff. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age and development of the patient. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for diagnosis and management of problems. Complete wound assessments, initiates basic skin care orders. Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies that will assist with the medical management; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipates effects of treatments, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Follow clinical practice protocols and guidelines agreed upon by supervising physician as stated by Collaborative Practice Agreement. Current NC license. Must have a minimum of 3+ years of inpatient experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your inquiries and CV to physicians@staffpointe.com; or fax to 1-877-878-1970 attn: Christine, and visit us online at www.staffpointe.com. To expedite the process, please log in or sign up for your free account with StaffPointe at http://www.staffpointe.com/cand_new.asp. Please reference Job# CE363N
