Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery (1.0 FTE)

Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with our Neurosurgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide medical and surgical management of complicated neurosurgery patients in hospital and ambulatory settings. The APP will assist staff surgeons and support resident physicians as well as work independently in providing care to patients with the full spectrum of neurosurgery needs, including trauma. In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

This position will be day/evening (with possible night/weekend rotation) – OR – a possibility to be a nocturnist role (straight nights, weekend rotation). No operating room time and limited procedures in either option. Schedule is released a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive and interval physical assessments of neurosurgery patients
• Help manage medically and surgically complicated Neurosurgery patients in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Team
• Order and interpret appropriate labs, radiological studies, and other tests per established criteria and monitor scheduling of patients for special tests
• Educate and inform patient and family of medical/neurosurgical condition and plan of care
• Work closely with clinic staff to ensure discharged patients are scheduled with the correct clinic provider and have the appropriate follow-up tests ordered
• Function well as a team member with residents, nurses, and APPs to assist with their education and growth
• Help develop standard work in the care of the Neurosurgery patients from leading quality improvement projects
• Actively participate in research in the department

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility)
  
  • Nurse Practitioner candidates must be licensed to treat both adults and pediatrics
    
• BLS, ACLS certification
• ENLS Certification (or within 6 months of start)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced NP or PA
• Neurosurgery Experience (APP, RN or other)
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Team player, flexible, confident, dependable, self-starter and organized
• Ability to work well under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Creative in seeking out opportunities for improvement and personal growth
• Enjoys working with a diverse population

SALARY
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on years since licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates for this position:

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE - PROVIDERS

• We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; License and Certification Reimbursement, Annual Business Expense Account dollars (available only for benefit eligible positions). Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.