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A Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides specialized care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in both the acute and ambulatory setting. Working closely with neurosurgeons and interdisciplinary teams, this role plays a critical role in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Patient Assessment & Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and lab tests.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and treatment plans.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

• Prepare patients for neurosurgical procedures.
• Monitor and manage post-operative recovery.
• Address complications and adjust care plans as needed.

Clinical Procedures & Support:

• Assist in surgical procedures when necessary.
• Perform bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or wound care.

Medication Management:

• Prescribe and manage medications, including pain control and seizure prophylaxis.

Patient & Family Education:

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and rehabilitation.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work with neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Call coverage may be required.

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Previous experience in neurosurgery preferred.
• Licensure as an advanced practice clinician (PA or NP) in the state of Delaware or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• Active Delaware controlled substance license and DEA or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Associate guidelines.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Essential:

*Master of Science in Nursing 

*Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate degree in a nurse practitioner program

accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation

Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP), OR Completion of an accredited Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA) approved program, current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), current and valid licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant issued by the Delaware Board of Medicine or have the ability to obtain said license, and current ACLS certification.

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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