Locums Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Locums NeurosurgeryNurse Practitioner to provide inpatient neurosurgical care in ahospital setting in Boston, MA. This is a patient-care-focused role workingalongside neurosurgery residents and the inpatient care team.
Full-time coverage is preferred, butproviders available for a minimum of 2 weeks per month will beconsidered.
Compensation: $125 - $135 Per Hour
Schedule
- 3 shifts per week
- 13-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- No nights
- No holidays
- Full-time preferred; minimum 2 weeks/month considered
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient neurosurgical care for pediatric patients.
- Begin the day rounding with neurosurgery residents and reviewing patient plans.
- Evaluate patients who require in-person assessment and follow-up.
- Review, enter, and manage patient orders.
- Assist with discharge planning and complete discharge-related orders and documentation.
- Coordinate care with residents, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Perform bedside procedures as appropriate, including removal of Hemovac and JP drains.
- Provide ongoing patient care and clinical management throughout the shift.
- No OR responsibilities; APPs are dedicated to patient care while residents assist with surgical cases.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification in Neurosurgery
- Massachusetts medical license
- Minimum 1 year of neurosurgery experience
- Inpatient neurosurgical experience required
- Pediatric patient experience preferred