Nurse Practitioner

Painpoint-Health; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Southern Neurosurgery provides specialized care for patients with brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. A Nurse Practitioner is needed to work closely with neurosurgeons in the clinic, hospital, and operating room, contributing to patient care.

The role supports growth in neurosurgery, with opportunities across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings, and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. Applicants should hold NP certification, GA licensure, and possess strong clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate NP degree from an accredited program.
• Current state NP licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Active DEA license.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in clinic, hospital and OR settings.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide follow-up.
• Assist neurosurgeons during procedures as a first assist.
• Manage inpatient rounding, post-operative care, and hospital consultations.
• Complete histories and physical examinations.
• Order and review CT, MRI, X-ray, and other studies.
• Perform bedside and clinical procedures including wound care and suture removal.
• Prescribe medications within guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain thorough medical records.
• Participate in rotating after-hours call schedule.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinic/hospital/OR work

Sterile technique

Education

Graduate degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Current GA NP licensure

Current BCLS certification

Active DEA license

ACLS certification

CNOR/CSFA or surgical cert

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Full-Time | $125,000-$170,000/year | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Location: Gainesville, GA 30501

Make an Impact in Neurosurgical Care

Southern Neurosurgery provides specialized care for patients with conditions involving the brain, spine, and nervous system. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner who is ready to work closely with experienced neurosurgeons and play an active role in patient care across the clinic, hospital, and operating room.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up


• Assist neurosurgeons during surgical procedures as a first assist


• Manage inpatient rounding, post-operative care, and hospital consultations


• Complete patient histories and physical examinations


• Order and review CT, MRI, X-ray, and other diagnostic studies


• Perform appropriate bedside and clinical procedures, including wound care, drain management, and suture/staple removal


• Prescribe medications within applicable guidelines


• Coordinate patient care and communicate findings with physicians and other healthcare professionals


• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records


• Participate in a rotating after-hours call schedule

What You Bring Required:

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program


• Current state NP licensure


• Current BCLS certification


• Active DEA license


• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills


• Ability to work comfortably in clinic, hospital, and OR settings


• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical environments

Preferred:

• Neurosurgery, spine, orthopedic, surgical, or inpatient experience


• Previous first-assist experience or certification


• ACLS certification


• CNOR, CSFA, or similar surgical certification


• Candidates with relevant surgical or inpatient experience who are new to neurosurgery may be considered for training.

Why Southern Neurosurgery?

• Work directly with experienced neurosurgeons


• Gain exposure to outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care


• Expand your neurosurgical and procedural skills


• Make a meaningful difference for patients with complex conditions


• Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• FSA


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• PTO & Company-Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Bonusly Employee Recognition & Rewards


• DailyPay - Access Your Pay When You Need It

Join Southern Neurosurgery

If you're a Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to grow within neurosurgery and contribute to high-quality patient care.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.