Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery (In-Office)

Jobot; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 77,283 - 110,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

96 hours of PTO annually

Negotiable compensation based on experience

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a neurosurgery role. The position offers a fixed schedule with great pay, $68/hour, and benefits including PTO accrual. Responsibilities include clinical support for physicians, managing post-operative patients, and enhancing clinic operations. Candidates must have national board certification and an active state license. This role promotes professional development and collaboration within a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• National board certification required.
• Must have an active state license.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office clinical support and assist physicians.
• Independently evaluate patients and manage post-operative neurosurgical patients.
• Optimize daily clinic operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Willingness to learn

Education

National board certification

Active state licensure

Required continuing education

Job description

Overview

Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery (In-Office) - Great pay and benefits. Non-rotating, fixed schedule. Office-based NP/PA role within a neurosurgical practice designed to support attending physicians and the APP team.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office clinical and operational support
• Assist physicians during clinic sessions to enhance patient flow and efficiency
• Support and collaborate with the existing midlevel provider team
• Improve daily clinic operations and overall efficiency
• Contribute to workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives
• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
• Independently evaluate patients, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, develop and implement treatment plans for brain and spine conditions
• Manage post-operative neurosurgical patients, including incision assessment and monitoring, VP shunt evaluation and adjustment when clinically indicated, suture and staple removal, medication titration and tapering
• Triage and manage patient phone calls; secure electronic messages
• Provide clinical guidance, coordinate care, and escalate concerns as appropriate
• Prescribing authority to be determined

Schedule & Hours

• Four (4) days per week
• Workdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Total daily hours 8.5

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation $68/hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• PTO accrual 96 hours annually

Qualifications & Experience

• National board certification
• Active state licensure
• Required continuing education
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Interpersonal and communication skills; strong clinical judgment
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and educate others

Credentialing & Role Preparation

• Hospital credentialing to begin upon acceptance of the position
• Role structured to support readiness for future expansion of responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with attending neurosurgeons, Advanced Practice Nurses, and clinical/administrative staff

Notice

Minimum of eight (8) weeks’ written notice required in the event of resignation to support continuity of care and smooth transition of responsibilities.

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