Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider PRN

CommonSpirit Health; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 97,809 - 132,249; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital in Colorado is seeking a Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative team. The role includes writing orders, prescribing medications, and possibly assisting in procedures, with 12–24 shifts per year in 8- or 12-hour blocks.

Candidates must hold NP or PA licensure in Colorado, be board-certified in their field, and possess BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner or PA program completed; active licensure as NP or PA in Colorado.
• Board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or PA and current state license; prescriptive authority where applicable.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Write orders and prescribe medications per shift; assist in surgical procedures if needed.
• Document patient records meticulously and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Cover 12–24 shifts per year in 8- or 12-hour increments; collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Prescriptive Authority

BLS

ACLS

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner

Master’s graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary & 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.

Responsibilities

Each shift, your responsibilities will include writing orders, prescribing medications, and potentially assisting in surgical procedures. You will also meticulously document patient records and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives in patient care delivery.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure; 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
• Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN‑P) as applicable

Physician Assistant

• Master’s graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• PA Certification by N.C.C.P.A. and current mid‑level provider license in 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 of prior experience in neurology
• 15 years of APP experience and 2+ years of prior professional experience preferred
• Strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and patient‑relations skills

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. 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 will have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

Pay Range

$83.13 – $83.13 /hour