Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider PRN

Longmont United Hospital; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive, high-quality patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will cover 12–24 shifts per year in 8- or 12-hour increments, write orders, prescribe medications, and potentially assist in procedures while documenting records and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification and active PA license in Colorado.
• BLS certification; ACLS may be required for role.
• Prescriptive Authority as applicable under state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality care as a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider.
• Write orders, prescribe medications, and assist in selected procedures.
• Meticulously document patient records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Cover 12–24 shifts per year in 8- or 12-hour increments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree - PA program

NCCPA certification

Colorado PA license

BLS certification

ACLS certification (may be required)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurology Advanced Practice Provider you will deliver comprehensive, high-quality patient care. This vital role involves expert medical support, patient education, and a commitment to clinical excellence, contributing significantly to a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will be expected to cover between 12-24 shifts per year in 8 or 12 hour increments.

Each shift your responsibilities will extend to writing orders, prescribing medications, and potentially assisting in surgical procedures, all while meticulously documenting patient records and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives in patient care delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and NCCPA certification. A current Physician Assistant license in the state of employment and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required. Candidates with 15 years of APP experience and 2+ years of prior professional experience are preferred. Strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and patient relations skills are essential, along with the ability to manage stress, make critical decisions, and work independently within a high-volume clinical environment.

Job Requirements

Required:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure for; and listed on the state Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Registry required. Board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, in applicable population foci and/or subspecialty required.
• RN License required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS from the American Heart Association required
• Have Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or have Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN-P), if applicable for role with associated articulated plan

Physician Assistant:

• Masters graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• PA Certification by NCCPA and current mid-level provider license by the state of Colorado required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS from the American Heart Association may be required

Preferred:

Two or more years prior experience in neurology

Where You\'ll Work

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree Designated Hospital, employees adhere to the highest possible standards. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park, you\'ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.