Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate), Neurosciences Stepdown Unit

The Neurosciences Stepdown Unit treats patients with neurological injuries, who require active medical management. Care in the Neurosciences Stepdown Unit follows evidence-based guidelines and clinical pathways developed by the multidisciplinary team. The APP faculty is expected to work a fair share of weekday and weekend shifts.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of patients in the Neurosciences Stepdown Unit in consultation with critical care trained physician faculty, including placement and management of arterial and central lines and lumbar puncture.
• Rounding on patients in the Neurosciences Stepdown Unit as requested by the primary team, and developing and implementing clinical plans of care.
• Close communication and collaboration with the primary team to advance patient care.
• Consultation with the critical care physician as appropriate.
• Consultation with specialty care providers when appropriate.
• Communication with patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and progress.
• Collaboration with primary teams and hospital and unit staff to develop and implement discharge plans for patients in the Neurosciences Stepdown Unit, and promote patient health through education and counseling.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team to ensure optimal patient care and continuously improve quality of care.
• Adherence to best practice protocols and policies
• Delivery of care compliant with the regulations and guidelines by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Treating all patients and co-workers with dignity and respect in alignment with the OHSU Code of Conduct.
• Supporting a safe and welcoming environment where all can contribute and prosper.

Education and Quality Improvement Responsibilities:

• Education of nursing staff, peers, trainees and students in formal and informal settings.
• Participation in all relevant conferences and team meetings.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team members to establish or revise clinical pathways and patient education materials.
  Academic and professional development through attendance and/or participation at national/regional conferences is encouraged. The APP faculty may participate in a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases.

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in the specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG ACNP) from an accredited program.
• Current RN and NP licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current ANCC Certification in the area of specialization.
• Current ACLS certification.
• DEA certification
  OR
• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• DEA certification

• Previous experience as provider in inpatient care setting, ideally with focus on neurological injuries.
• Education directed at critical care.
• Interest in learning advanced clinical skills.
• Interest in further developing leadership skills.
• Passion for care of neurologically injured patients.