Locum Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Coverage Details

Dates: Immediate Start, Pending Credentialing

– 6-month contract with potential for extension.

Setting: Hospital Environment.

Shift Schedule

Night shift from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, Sunday to Friday; initial training/orientation week will be conducted during daytime hours.

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Trauma Level: III Facility.

Daily Responsibilities

The provider will conduct postoperative rounds for Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery patients. Responsibilities include patient rounding, addressing queries from emergency room patients, and managing consultations. Additionally, the role involves handling inquiries from neighboring medical centers (Zion & San Marcos) regarding appropriate imaging protocols or decisions on patient transfers to San Diego Medical Center.

Call Schedule

No on-call responsibilities.

Patient Volume

Estimated daily census of 16-18 inpatients, with operating rooms performing an average of 4 cases per day. Anticipate inpatient stays ranging from 2 to 6 days.

Staffing

Shifts will include support from RNs and available surgeons for consultation as necessary, although the aim is to limit overnight contact with Neurosurgeons.

Electronic Medical Records

Utilization of EPIC EMR system.

Credentialing Timeline

Approximately 60 days from application submission.

Required Certifications

Must possess Board Certification, DEA registration, a Furnishing License, and BLS certification (American Heart Association).

State Licensure

An active California medical license is mandatory.