Neurosurgery Inpatient APP & First-Assist Specialist

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Disability insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado invites applications for an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery. The role concentrates on inpatient management of neurosurgical patients, perioperative care, and first assist in surgeries, collaborating with neurosurgery faculty, residents, and APPs.

The successful candidate will join CU Anschutz as a clinical faculty member at the Instructor level, with opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an advanced practice degree (acute care NP).
• Or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant studies program.
• Current Colorado license as an APRN or PA with prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient neurosurgical patients and perioperative care.
• Prescribe medications and monitor responses as per protocol.
• First assist in neurosurgical surgeries when appropriate.
• Participate in weekly specialty conferences and professional development.

Skills

Independent practice

Communication skills

High-acuity patient care

Team-based care

Education

Master's in advanced practice nursing (acute care NP)

Graduate of PA studies program

Job description

The University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado invites applications for an Advanced Practice Provider in Neurosurgery. The role concentrates on inpatient management of neurosurgical patients, perioperative care, and first assist in surgeries, collaborating with neurosurgery faculty, residents, and APPs.

The successful candidate will join CU Anschutz as a clinical faculty member at the Instructor level, with opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development within a