Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

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

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Opening in Santa Maria, California

As our Neurosurgery NP, you will help patients suffering from neurological or neurosurgical disorders manage their acute and chronic conditions so they can achieve better health through comprehensive, high-quality neurosurgical care.

Every day you will perform neurosurgical consultations, round on inpatients, assist in surgery, and support both surgeon-led and independent clinics. You will be expected to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide extensive patient education and counseling.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the clinical training to perform neurosurgical evaluations and the collaborative skills to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.

Required:

• Master’s of Nursing
• Current and unrestricted California NP license
• Effective communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment
• Basic Computer skills – familiarity with Windows based software programs

Preferred:

• 1–3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a neurology, neurosurgery, acute care, or surgical setting (inpatient or outpatient).

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

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