Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In California

Jobtome; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide day shift neurosurgical coverage in a on-site hospital setting, supporting inpatient and emergency department services during locum assignments.

The clinician will round on patients, coordinate with the neurosurgeon on call, write notes, and participate in daily care planning, discharge summaries, and consult evaluations while maintaining timely communication of changes in care plan.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with neurosurgical focus and inpatient/ED coverage requirements.
• Board certification is required for this assignment.
• Role involves day shift coverage in an on-site facility with neurosurgery on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on and evaluating all patients on the neurosurgery service.
• Coordinate care with the neurosurgeon on call and enter orders.
• Write daily progress notes, discharge instructions and summaries, and consult notes.
• Communicate changes in the care plan to the neurosurgeon on call in a timely manner.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Neurosurgical coverage

Inpatient care

Emergency department

Job description

This Job at a Glance

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-223313-NP-CA- Title: NP- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Inpatient; ER- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 265-bed acute care facility holds a Level II trauma designation, providing the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient neurosurgical coverage. The facility maintains infrastructure to accommodate coordinated care delivery across inpatient and emergency department settings. A neurosurgeon on call is available to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The region offers a broad range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including access to coastal areas, hiking, and year-round activities suited to varied interests. Cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and natural scenery provide ample opportunities during time away from clinical responsibilities. The area's mild climate and regional amenities support a well-rounded experience for visiting clinicians.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nurse practitioner will provide day shift neurosurgical coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings at this on-site facility. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on and evaluating all patients on the neurosurgery service, coordinating care with the neurosurgeon on call, entering orders, writing notes, and removing drains as indicated. The clinician will write daily progress notes, discharge instructions, discharge summaries, and consultation notes, and will evaluate new consults as they arise. Timely communication of changes in care plan, neurological assessment, or clinical concerns to the neurosurgeon on call is required throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Support Staff: Neurosurgeon on call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No