Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Neurosurgery

Overview

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Neurosurgery) at University of Minnesota Physicians. This role involves neurosurgery care for adult inpatients at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank, working with academic neurosurgeons and Advanced Practice Providers.

• Provide neurosurgery care for adult inpatients with a diverse range of neurosurgical disorders.
• Perform physical and psychological health assessments, patient education and counseling.
• Order and interpret diagnostic procedures and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Participate in independent decision making about health care needs with supervision/collaboration of licensed physicians.
• Ensure continuity of care for patients in the communities served.

Hours up to 8:00 pm with rotating weekend coverage.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with formal Nurse Practitioner training or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Minnesota RN license with eligibility for prescription writing or PA license with prescriptive authority in MN.
• Certification through ANCC/AANP or eligible for exam, or through NCCPA with credentialing/privileges required.

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA or NP preferred. New graduates with prior surgical or neurosurgical experience as an RN or other allied health professional will be considered.

Competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package. Full-time salary range is $132,259-$162,160, commensurate with practice experience; may include incentive or specialty components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for continuing education, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Based in Minneapolis, regularly ranked as a top place to live. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers high quality of life, schools, economy, culture, and outdoor amenities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.