Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery WE/Nights (.75FTE)

The Advanced Practice Provider in neurosurgery is responsible for the coordination of care of elective and trauma neurosurgery patients. In the operating room and in the nursing units, the position will first assist the surgeon by preparing grafts, closing the incision and first and second assisting the surgeon as needed.

On the inpatient nursing unit, this position will coordinate the patients care and assist the surgeon in directing the pre- and post-operative nursing care for these patients. The major functions in this environment consist of patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Daily and rotating inpatient rounding is expected in this position. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

.75 FTE - Wednesday 6p-6a, Thursday 6p-6a, Friday 6p-6a, Saturday 6p-6a and Sunday 6p-6a every other week.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
• 1-2 years' experience in the neurosurgery or spine (OR) environment which includes First Assisting.
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current DEA certification (verified during credentialing process)

AND

Physician Assistant:

• Licensed as a PA with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
• NCCPA certification
• Approved by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for prescription writing privileges (verified during credentialing process)

OR

Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist:

• Currently licensed as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Currently licensed as an RN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• AANP Certification

BENEFITS:

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.50 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, paid time off, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CEU reimbursement account. Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists. HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In addition to a competitive wage, Advance Practice Clinicians have the opportunity to earn additional compensation based upon their wRVU production.