Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice with tail coverage

CME Funding

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner for inpatient consult coverage and OR first assist within a collaborative neurosurgery team at Rochester General Hospital. RNFA is required. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

The position requires NYS NP and RN licenses, with prior neurosurgery experience preferred. A flexible schedule and strong teamwork across neurosurgery, neurology, and related disciplines are emphasized.

Qualifications

• MS in Nursing is required.
• NP license in NYS is required.
• RN license in NYS is required.
• RNFA experience preferred or RNFA readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consult coverage within neurosurgery.
• Serve as first assist in the OR as part of a collaborative neurosurgery team.
• Prescribe medications and write orders; respond to acute changes.
• Document complete patient histories, exams, and treatment plans.

Skills

Inpatient consults

OR assistance

EMR documentation

Neurosurgery team

Patient communication

Education

MS: Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

SUMMARYAs a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures, will greatly assist you in providing medical services to patients. The NP in this role will provide inpatient consult coverage and serve as a first assist in the OR as part of a collaborative neurosurgery team. RNFA is required.

STATUS

Full-time

LOCATION

Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Neurosurgery

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a 1:4 weekend rotation. Weekend coverage includes inpatient rounding (2-3 hours)

Highlights/Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $130,000 - $165,000, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME Funding ($1750 annually)
• Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME
• Retirement and defined pension plan
• Flexible schedule
• Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine.

Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

ATTRIBUTES

• Prior operating room, surgical, or neurosurgery experience is preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Satisfaction. Interact regularly with patients, family members, medical/social/public service support teams, regulatory agencies, and payor agencies. Communication requires empathy, problem-solving, education, information gathering, counseling, and process coordination. Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients. Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

EDUCATION

MS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.