Neurosurgery PA | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Schedule: Full-time
• EMR System: Athena/Cerner
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St Johns
• Location:St Augustine, FL (Jacksonville area)

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for a Neurosurgery PA or APRN for our St. Johns Neurosurgery Department.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

About Jacksonville, FL

• Jacksonville is a rapidly growing metropolitan area with approximately 950,000 residents, not including surrounding counties.
• Jacksonville sits on the beautiful St. Johns River in the city center with the Atlantic Ocean a short drive away.
• With over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, it boasts a mild climate, reasonable cost of living, professional sports teams, international airport, and a solid growing economy.
• The city is alive with diverse cultural experiences including distinctive museums, world-class tennis, and excellent golf courses.
• Florida has no state income tax.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.