Nurse Practitioner​/NP, or Physician Assistant​/PA - Neurosurgery

Summary

Christus Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in the Neurosurgery department at Christus Trinity Clinic Neurosciences Center. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to assigned patients under the direction of a physician, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice Insurance
• Excellent work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Epic EMR

• Advanced Nursing Degree or Master’s Degree required.
• Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or PA license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR), American Heart Association.
• Experience in the specialty area 2-3 years preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve and market services effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team‑oriented approach and interdepartmental collaboration based on CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) principles.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients by rounding on patients and identifying potential issues physicians will need to address.
• Communicate with primary team (ICU or Hospitalist) to coordinate plan of care.
• Ensure appropriate orders are entered after discussing plan of care with physician.
• Communicate with clinic staff to make sure patients have required follow‑up scheduled.
• Assist with IR and OR procedures.
• Start progress notes.
• Understand vascular neurosurgery protocols.

Full Time, Monday‑Friday 7A‑5P