Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery WE/Nights

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:

48 hours a pay period - Saturday 6a-6p, Sunday 6a-6p, Monday 6p-6a, and Tuesday 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:

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.