Surgery - Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Location: Hospital-Based Neurosurgery Program
Start Date: April 15, 2026
Duration: 1 Year with Option to Extend

Schedule & Setting

• Monday Friday
• No required call
• Optional call available
• Mix of OR support, inpatient rounding, and perioperative patient care

Patient Volume & Case Mix

• Approximately 5 7 surgeries per week
• Case mix includes:
• 80% Spine Surgery
• 20% Cranial Neurosurgery
• Patient census varies based on elective surgery schedule
• ICU patients typically managed through consult service

Clinical Responsibilities

• First assist in neurosurgical procedures
• Assist with spine and cranial surgical cases
• Perform minor bedside procedures including wound suturing and wound aspirations
• Provide inpatient rounding and perioperative patient management

Practice Model

• Full-time neurosurgery attending on-site
• Evening and weekend coverage handled by on-call APP with formal sign-out process
• Collaborative, team-based neurosurgery environment

EMR

• EPIC