Nurse Practitioner Adult Acute -Neurosurgery

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso) seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in neurosurgery. The role involves responding to consults, admissions, and provider rounds, and managing orders for perioperative care.

Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries after RN First Assistant certification and coordinating communications with patients and families. Candidates should be flexible with shifts, on-call, and compliant with HIPAA and billing policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of neurosurgical patient care standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities across teams.
• Ability to build effective relationships with physicians and multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations and adapt to change.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for progress updates.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions and safety notes.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to neurosurgical consults and admissions.
• Enter orders for admission, pre/postoperative care and consults.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical procedures as needed.
• Coordinate rounds with providers and ensure HIPAA and billing compliance.
• Maintain clear communication with families and patients; be flexible with shifts and on-call duties.

Skills

Neurosurgery knowledge

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Flexibility and adaptability

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Time management

Reading comprehension (English)

ACLS certification or plan to obtain

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Job description

Job Description

Assists with responding promptly to neurosurgical consults, admissions, and with provider rounds (writing notes, orders, wound care, etc.). Enters admission, pre and post operative and consultative orders in a timely fashion. Facilitates preparation of patients for surgery. Assists with surgical procedures after completion of RN First Assistant Certification within the Operating Room. Facilitates timely communication with family and patients. Willing to work flexible assigned shifts and be on-call. Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures, and supports the CARES values of University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso).

Summary

Assists with responding promptly to neurosurgical consults, admissions, and with provider rounds (writing notes, orders, wound care, etc.). Enters admission, pre and post operative and consultative orders in a timely fashion. Facilitates preparation of patients for surgery. Assists with surgical procedures after completion of RN First Assistant Certification within the Operating Room. Facilitates timely communication with family and patients. Willing to work flexible assigned shifts and be on-call. Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations. Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures, and supports the CARES values of University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC-El Paso).

Required Skills

• Knowledgeable of neurosurgical patient standard practices.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Developed effective working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Works well with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with ability to convey understanding progress of complex issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Culturally sensitive.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Required Experience

Work Experience:

• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the ED/ICU or other critical care setting required.
• RN First Assistance course and criteria completed or scheduled to be completed within the first year of hire.
• One year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgery preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification from the National Certification Corp. or other body accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Current RN license from the state of Texas required.
• Current CPR training required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support course) preferred.
• CCRN/CEN preferred.

Education And Training

Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) required.