Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to deliver expert care within the Neurosurgery team. You will assess patients, perform exams, order tests, establish diagnoses, and manage care for acute and common conditions, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary staff.

You will contribute to admissions, transfers, discharges, and referrals, participate in quality initiatives, and respond to emergencies in high-acuity

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Three years clinical experience.
• RN and NP licenses in AZ are required.
• AANPCP certification is preferred.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Allied health credential with CRMC/MGMC is required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and establish diagnoses.
• Provide care and management for acute conditions and prevention.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Refer to specialists and community services as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to emergencies and work in high-acuity settings.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

AZ RN license

AZ NP license

AANPCP Certification

DEA license

BLS/CPR

ACLS

CRMC/MGMC allied health credential

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, responsible for delivering care to patients admitted to Neurosurgery at Chandler Regional Medical Center in collaboration with the physician/medical director, you will assume clinical responsibility for tasks performed within your scope of practice. This includes taking patient's history, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis, and providing care and management for common illnesses and disease prevention.

Every day, you may assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge. You will make appropriate referrals to specialists and community agencies, and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans. In addition to routine duties, you will provide care and management for acutely ill patients, respond to emergency situations, and may see patients in intensive care units or other high-acuity settings.

To be successful in your role, you will strategically deliver comprehensive, specialized patient care, assuming clinical responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and managing common illnesses and acute conditions, often in critical care settings. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered plans, while actively participating in quality assurance and ensuring appropriate referrals and care management.

• Completes hospital and department documentation legibly, accurately and within designated timeframe.
• Works in collaboration with sponsoring physician, case management and staff nurses to provide patient care.
• Complies with legal restrictions regarding lines of authority, supervision and communication.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians, nursing departments, ancillary staff on behalf of patients and their families.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Three (3) years clinical experience
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• Registered Nurse Practitioner: AZ
• Nurse Practitioner - AANPCP
• Credentialed as allied health professional with CRMC and MGMC
• DEA Drug Enforcement Administration-Control Sub Reg Cert: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience as Neurosurgery NP
• CNRN - Certified Neuroscience RN
• CCRN - Critical Care RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute

Where You'll Work

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto - it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

Pay Range

$113,900 - $187,928.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.