Santa Maria, California, United States (On-Site) · Posted 3 days ago
Job Function Neurosurgery
Job Type Full-Time+1

About this role

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Opening in Santa Maria, California

 

As our Neurosurgery NP, you will help patients suffering from neurological or neurosurgical disorders manage their acute and chronic conditions so they can achieve better health through comprehensive, high-quality neurosurgical care.

 

Every day you will perform neurosurgical consultations, round on inpatients, assist in surgery, and support both surgeon-led and independent clinics. You will be expected to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide extensive patient education and counseling.

 

To be successful in this role, you will possess the clinical training to perform neurosurgical evaluations and the collaborative skills to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.

 

Required: 

  •        Master’s of Nursing
  •        Current and unrestricted California NP license 
  •        Effective communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
  •        Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment
  •        Basic Computer skills – familiarity with Windows based software programs

 

Preferred:

  •        1–3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a neurology, neurosurgery, acute care, or surgical setting (inpatient or outpatient).

 

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

 

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

 

One Community. One Mission. One California 

 

To apply, please click here.

 

You may also email your CV to Courtney Northup at courtney.northup@commonspirit.org.

Job ID: 86836828

About the company

CommonSpirit Health
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 160,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 2…
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