Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider - First Assist

St. Cloud Orthopedics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company contribution and...

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurosurgery team. The AP provider coordinates care for elective and trauma neurosurgery patients, assists surgeons in the OR, and guides pre- and postoperative nursing care.

Expect 4–10 hour shifts as a 1.0 FTE role. Requires PA/NP completion, BLS, ACLS, DEA, Minnesota licensure, and NCCPA certification; preference for 1–2 years in neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current DEA certification (verified during credentialing process).
• 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).
• Preferred 1-2 years in neurosurgery hospital environment including first assisting and independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for elective and trauma neurosurgery patients on inpatient units and in the operating room.
• Assist the surgeon by preparing grafts, closing incisions, and first/second assisting as needed.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative nursing care and supervise daily inpatient rounding.

Education

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

HealthPartners is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurosurgery team. The AP provider coordinates care for elective and trauma neurosurgery patients, assists surgeons in the OR, and guides pre- and postoperative nursing care.

Expect 4–10 hour shifts as a 1.0 FTE role. Requires PA/NP completion, BLS, ACLS, DEA, Minnesota licensure, and NCCPA certification; preference for 1–2 years in neurosurgery.