Neurosurgery NP: Inpatient & Clinic Care Leader

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dignity Health as a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive neurosurgical care to patients with neurological disorders. You will conduct neurosurgical consultations, round on inpatients, assist in surgery, and support surgeon-led and independent clinics.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families. Collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams ensures efficient,

Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing required for clinical practice.
• Current California RN license (RN:CA) required.
• Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse (APRN:CA) certification/licensure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of nursing process to provide patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software programs

Responsibilities

• Perform neurosurgical consultations.
• Round on inpatients.
• Assist in surgery.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Masters of Nursing

RN:CA

APRN:CA

Job description

Join Dignity Health as a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive neurosurgical care to patients with neurological disorders. You will conduct neurosurgical consultations, round on inpatients, assist in surgery, and support surgeon-led and independent clinics.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families. Collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams ensures efficient,