Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

12-hour day shifts

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent – Hot Springs seeks a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to join our surgical team, delivering specialized neurological care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will serve as a primary resource for patients undergoing neurosurgical interventions and coordinate with surgeons and staff to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role requires NP certification, Arkansas license/DEA, and BLS, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Nurse Practitioner
• Active or eligible Arkansas licensure and DEA
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments for neurosurgical patients.
• Manage inpatient rounds, coordinating with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery.
• Provide clinic-based follow-up care, including suture/staple removal, wound checks, and medication management.
• Assist in patient education regarding surgical procedures, recovery timelines, and long-term neuro-health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation within the electronic health record system to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to facilitate seamless transitions of care from hospital to outpatient settings.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical care

Education

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Arkansas License & DEA

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, you will join our dedicated surgical team at CHI St. Vincent – Hot Springs, playing a pivotal role in delivering specialized neurological care to our community. You will be a vital resource for patients, serving as a primary point of contact for those undergoing neurosurgical interventions.

Every day you will provide expert clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing patients throughout their surgical journey. You will prioritize efficient, compassionate service, ensuring that every patient receives the same high standard of care for which CHI St. Vincent is known.

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly motivated nurse practitioner with strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to thrive in a surgical environment, and a commitment to providing excellent, patient-centered outcomes within our neurosurgical program. In your role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments for neurosurgical patients.
• Manage inpatient rounds, coordinating with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery.
• Provide clinic-based follow-up care, including suture/staple removal, wound checks, and medication management.
• Assist in patient education regarding surgical procedures, recovery timelines, and long-term neuro-health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation within our electronic health record system to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to facilitate seamless transitions of care from the hospital to outpatient settings.
• We are offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a varied inpatient/outpatient clinic schedule consisting of 12-hour day shifts with some weekends required. Join a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and supports your commitment to advancing neurosurgical care in Arkansas.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active or eligible License and DEA in the state of Arkansas
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.