Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center
West Islip, NY
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner-Neuro ICU-PD

Overview For more than 25 years, we've been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today and for generations to come. Adding "University" builds on the hospital's longstanding reputation for excellence in the community, leading edge technology, expanding services, and increasing focus on academic excellence and clinical research. Good Samaritan University Hospital will redefine what a University Hospital means by blending medicine, science, innovation, compassion and teaching. Good Samaritan University Hospital recently broke ground on its Patient Care Pavilion. This 300,000 square foot addition will be located on the northeast portion of the campus and feature a 75-bay Emergency Department, 16 high-tech replacement operating rooms and three floors of private patient rooms. These expansion plans allow us to continue to provide the highest level of health care while accommodating the growing health care needs of our surrounding Long Island community. GSUH offers residency training programs in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatric Surgery and OB/GYN as well as fellowship training programs in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. We are also sponsoring institution for the PM&R residency training program at Mercy Hospital and a major clinical campus for the NYIT college of Osteopathic Medicine. Magnet Recognition is the highest and most prestigious distinction that a health care organization can receive for nursing. It reflects our hospital's dedication to providing the best care for patients and partnering with them and their loved ones to maintain high standards and quality of care that results in better outcomes. Job Details Position Summary: Comprehensive Neuroscience patient management: Clinical Support for the Neuroscience Service Line Initiatives in collaboration with Catholic Health affiliated Provider Groups Responsibilities: All phases of Neuroscience patient management including but not limited to: * Joint commission accredited stroke center * Innovative techniques for treating aneurysms and complex spine cases * Working one-on one with ICU attending to manage and treat patients * Provide clinically applicable evidence based practice of the hospitalized patient inclusive of the pre, intra & post-operative care period to the Neuroscience patient population. * Medical management of the Neuroscience population in collaboration with other medical disciplines to ensure patient throughput across the CHS care continuum. * Perform Neuroscience Consultations & perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by the Service Line leadership. * Render patient specific care including ordering, reviewing and interpreting laboratory & radiologic studies. * Comprehensive clinical documentation in the EMR in compliance with Neuroscience coding initiatives. * Educate patients, families & care providers with disease processes & implemented plan of care to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction. * Discharge planning education including review of discharge instructions and medication prescribing in compliance with state & federal regulations. * Coordination patient care plans with Consulting Physicians and other clinical providers involved in the management of Neuroscience patients. Qualifications: * Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant's must have current NCCPA certification. * Nurse Practitioner must be a graduate of an approved program for the training of NP's. Must have current and unrestricted Medical license. NP's must have current RN license and current NYS AANP or ANCC certification. * Bachelor's Degree required. NYS licensed with certification. * Previous Neuroscience/Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred. * BLS and ACLS certification required * DEA registration required for those with discharge responsibilities. * Competency to practice medicine with physician supervision required. * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook Email required. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records. * Bachelor's Degree required. NYS licensed with certification. ACLS required. Previous Neuroscience/Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred. * No online programs from any organization will be accepted. Salary Range USD $100.00 - USD $100.00 /Hr. At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.