Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Neurosurgery (1.0 FTE)

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We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

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Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with our Neurosurgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide medical and surgical management of complicated neurosurgery adult and pediatric patients in the hospital setting. The APP will assist staff surgeons and support resident physicians as well as work independently in providing care to patients, with the full spectrum of neurosurgery needs, including trauma. In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

This position will be day/evening with some night/weekend rotation. No operating room time and limited procedures. Schedule is released a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive and interval physical assessments of neurosurgery patients
• Help manage medically and surgically complicated Neurosurgery patients in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Team
• Order and interpret appropriate labs, radiological studies, and other tests per established criteria and monitor scheduling of patients for special tests
• Educate and inform patient and family of medical/neurosurgical condition and plan of care
• Work closely with clinic staff to ensure discharged patients are scheduled with the correct clinic provider and have the appropriate follow-up tests ordered
• Function well as a team member with residents, nurses, and APPs to assist with their education and growth
• Help develop standard work in the care of the Neurosurgery patients from leading quality improvement projects
• Actively participate in research in the department

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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner or in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program

• Current MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility)

• Nurse Practitioner candidates must be licensed to treat both adults and pediatrics

• BLS, ACLS certification

• ENLS Certification (or within 6 months of start)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced NP or PA
• Neurosurgery Experience (APP, RN or other)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Team player, flexible, confident, dependable, self-starter and organized
• Ability to work well under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Creative in seeking out opportunities for improvement and personal growth
• Enjoys working with a diverse population

SALARY

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on year of licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates for this position:

Years Since LicensureHourly RateAnnual Salary2024 - Present$68.77$143,0422022 - 2023$70.25$146,1202020 - 2021$73.95$153,8162017 - 2019$75.43$156,8942012 - 2016$77.65$161,5122011 & Earlier$79.87$166,130'',''!*!

Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.

'',''!*!Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

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