Neurosurgery Lead APP - Inpatient Care & Team Leader

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Glenwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group in Tennessee seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to oversee inpatient neurosurgical care, including pre- and post-operative management.

As the clinical and operational leader of the APP team, you will collaborate with neurosurgeons, nurses, and administration to optimize workflows, drive quality, and ensure efficient patient flow across rounds, education, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• MSN or MSPA with 3+ years of experience as an APP in acute neurosurgery or surgical inpatient care.
• Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse: TN lic., or Physician Assistant: TN lic.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories when necessary.
• Perform physical exams within established protocol.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor acute and chronic diseases within protocol guidelines.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications within protocol guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Promote healthy lifestyle education for patients.
• Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds.
• Support discharge planning and care coordination.
• Consult with supervising doctor regarding patient symptoms and treatment plan.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Participate in unit rounds and quality improvement.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Leadership

Acute care

Education

Masters of Science Nursing (MSN)

Physician Assistant (PA) with TN license

Job description

CommonSpirit Medical Group in Tennessee seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to oversee inpatient neurosurgical care, including pre- and post-operative management.

As the clinical and operational leader of the APP team, you will collaborate with neurosurgeons, nurses, and administration to optimize workflows, drive quality, and ensure efficient patient flow across rounds, education, and discharge planning.