Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for continuous learning

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

A leading hospital in Minnesota is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their Neurosurgery team. This role involves coordinating care for elective and trauma neurosurgery patients, assisting surgeons in the operating room, and performing patient assessments. Candidates must possess valid certifications and licensures, including BLS, ACLS, and DEA. This position offers an inclusive work environment and support for work-life balance, along with comprehensive benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program is mandatory.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and DEA certifications are required.
• Licensure as PA or APRN in Minnesota with relevant certifications is important.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care of elective and trauma neurosurgery patients.
• Assist the surgeon in operating room and nursing units.
• Perform patient assessments and write treatment orders.

Skills

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current DEA certification

Licensed as a PA with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

NCCPA certification

Licensed as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing

AANP certification

Education

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description

Regions/RHSC is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurosurgery team. The Advanced Practice Provider in neurosurgery is responsible for the coordination of care of elective and trauma neurosurgery patients. In the operating room and on the nursing units, the position will first assist the surgeon by preparing grafts, closing the incision and first and second assisting the surgeon as needed.

On the inpatient nursing unit, this position will coordinate the patients care and assist the surgeon in directing the pre and post-operative nursing care for these patients. The major functions in this environment consist of patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Daily and rotating inpatient rounding is expected in this position. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

4 - 10-hour shifts

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current DEA certification (verified during credentialing process)

Physician Assistant

• Licensed as a PA with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• NCCPA certification
• Approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges (verified during credentialing process)

Nurse Practitioner

• Currently licensed as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Currently licensed as an RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• AANP certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 1-2 years’ experience in the neurosurgery in hospital environment which includes First Assisting and seeing patients independently.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

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