Job Description
Description
We currently have an opportunity for an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the DGSOM, Department of
Neurosurgery's Spine Program. Will need to travel between Santa Monica, Westwood and
Encino facilities. The NP functions in an interdependent role by
implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs
the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms
of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and
determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b)
of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of
patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of
care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical
rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals: Perform
and document comprehensive his...