Neurosurgery NP: OR First Assistant & Autonomy

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurosurgery team supporting Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

This role blends inpatient, outpatient, and surgical duties, including first assisting in the operating room. Ideal for an autonomous NP within a collaborative APP team, with exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases and active involvement in patient management and surgeries.

Qualifications

• Requires Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree and RN First Assist Certification.
• Includes call and weekend requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage for new and established patients.
• Perform inpatient rounding and consult evaluations.
• First assist in the operating room for neurosurgical procedures.
• Participate in surgical cases alongside neurosurgeons and residents.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, residents, and APP colleagues.
• Share call coverage as outlined by the team.

Skills

Adult Gerontology NP

RN First Assist

Education

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurosurgery team supporting Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

This role blends inpatient, outpatient, and surgical duties, including first assisting in the operating room. Ideal for an autonomous NP within a collaborative APP team, with exposure to a wide range of neurosurgical cases and active involvement in patient management and surgeries.