Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Functional Neurosurgery

Stanford Health Care; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Functional Neurosurgery team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a rapidly advancing field, providing patient care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include pre-operative evaluations, telehealth assessments, and patient treatment coordination. Candidates should possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Graduate of an accredited NP program.
• State Licensure as RN and NP required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-ups.
• Manage device programming visits and telehealth evaluations.
• Participate in collaborative treatment planning for surgical candidacy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Telehealth evaluation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing

Graduate of an accredited NP program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

About the Role:

Stanford Health Care is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Functional Neurosurgery team. This outpatient-only role offers the opportunity to work in a rapidly advancing field that transforms patients’ lives through surgical interventions for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, tremors, and more.

As an APP in this role, you will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, fellows, APPs, and RN coordinators to provide comprehensive care. You'll have a balance of independent patient visits and shared clinics with neurosurgeons, playing an integral role in patient assessment, surgical planning, and device-based treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-ups
• Manage device programming visits
• Perform urgent telehealth evaluations for symptomatic patients
• Participate in collaborative treatment planning for surgical candidacy
• See patients independently and jointly with surgeons and other team members
• Develop specialized expertise in a growing, high-impact field of neurosurgery

Join one of the nation’s leading neurosurgery programs and help shape the future of functional neurosurgical care.

Apply now to become part of a team where innovation meets impact. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions are established by the NP and supervising physicians, and approved by relevant committees.

There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution and profession. Promotion is based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook, with levels I, II, and III based on experience and qualifications.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Provide medical services within your competence, under physician supervision
• Consult with a physician for tasks exceeding your competence
• Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic, and preventive concerns
• Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and evaluate diagnostic studies
• Administer, order, and prescribe medications according to standardized procedures
• Order labs, imaging, and therapeutic procedures
• Perform procedures after demonstrated competency
• Obtain informed consent and coordinate hospital admissions/discharges
• Assist in the operating room after appropriate training
• Recognize age-specific needs and communicate effectively with diverse patients
• Recognize urgent situations and initiate life-saving procedures
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care, and participate in quality improvement
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program
• Graduate of an accredited NP program

Licenses and Certifications

• State Licensure as RN and NP, NP Furnishing Number, BLS certification

Principles for All Employees

Adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards to provide an exceptional patient and family experience, emphasizing respect, communication, and coordination.

Stanford Health Care is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, including those with criminal convictions after assessment.

Base Pay Scale: Generally $86.41 - $114.50 per hour. Final salary depends on experience, education, and other factors.