Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Description

Provide inpatient neurosurgery care in collaboration with the physician/medical director, including history-taking, physical exams, diagnostic test ordering, diagnosis, and management of common and acute conditions.

Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, referrals, and quality assurance/quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team. Respond to emergencies and may care for acutely ill patients in ICU or other high-acuity settings, completing timely, accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• 3 years clinical experience
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• Registered Nurse Practitioner: AZ
• Nurse Practitioner credential per AANPCP
• Credentialed as allied health professional with CRMC and MGMC
• DEA Drug Enforcement Administration—Sub Registration (AZ)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Benefits

• Pay range: $74.64–$74.64/hour

• Training, comprehensive resources, and career advancement opportunities