Neurosurgery NP: Impactful, Collaborative Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner in Santa Maria, California. The NP will manage acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions, provide education, and work with surgeons and care teams to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves consultations, inpatient rounds, assistance in surgery, and patient education. Requires CA NP license, MSN, and strong clinical communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s of Nursing required.
• Current and unrestricted California NP license.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of nursing process to provide patient care and treatment.
• Basic computer skills – Windows-based software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide neurosurgery consultations and inpatient rounds.
• Assist in neurosurgical procedures and clinics.
• Order, interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Education

Master’s of Nursing

Tools

Windows

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner in Santa Maria, California. The NP will manage acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions, provide education, and work with surgeons and care teams to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves consultations, inpatient rounds, assistance in surgery, and patient education. Requires CA NP license, MSN, and strong clinical communication and teamwork skills.