Job Description

Overview

Neurosurgery APP - Inpatient

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

The Section of Neurosurgery at

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

in Lebanon, NH seeks a

full-time Advanced Practice Provider

(APP - Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner) to join an established and collaborative group on the

inpatient neurosurgery

team.



The Neurosurgery APP is dedicated to inpatient care for primary neurosurgery patients and consults from all neurosurgical subspecialties. They will provide assessments of physical and psychosocial status, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, interpretation of data, implementation of therapeutic plans, and follow-through as needed. This position will care for adults and pediatric patients and should have the experience and ability to handle bedside procedures. Our designated Neurocritical Care Unit and new patient pavilion allows providers access to state-of-the-art resources for high-quality patient care. The APP will also provide health education and counseling to patients and/or family members, assist with integrating care by other providers, and make appropriate referrals.



Educational opportunities abound in this Level I Trauma Center, including biweekly Advanced Practice Providers lecture series, weekly Neurosurgery conferences, and Surgery Grand Rounds. Daily rounds include the opportunity for learning and teaching with attending physicians and resident physicians.

Position Highlights:

Adult and pediatric inpatient care Three 13-hour shifts/week OR time available, but not required Academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Minimum Education & Experience:

2-4 years of advanced practice provider experience required Experience with neuroscience or ICU preferred Academic medical center experience preferred BLS & ACLS certification required Surgical first-assist license for those interested in OR time Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program. Master's degree required.

Desired Traits:

Dedicated to high-quality patient care Team-oriented, able to work collaboratively and across departments Interest and/or willingness to learn bedside procedures

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is part of the Dartmouth Health system which stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been consistently ranked as one of the best places in the US to live and work. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, New Hampshire is the ideal place to work and play.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Licensure/Certifications

- - Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only) - Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH - Eligible for Federal DEA Registration - BLS certification

Area of Interest:

Associate Provider

FTE/Hours per pay period:

1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

Shift:

Rotating

Job ID:

35545

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.




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