Neurosurgery; Instructor - Nurse Practitioner

Summary The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (1.0 FTE) to deliver high-quality inpatient neurosurgical care under the supervision of faculty physicians. The APP will provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting (floor/ICU) and will not have outpatient clinic responsibilities. The candidate is expected to demonstrate clinical excellence, strong critical thinking skills, and collaborative engagement with multidisciplinary teams to support complex neurosurgical patients.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for neurosurgical patients in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, and residents
• Conduct pre-round chart reviews, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and perform independent rounding as appropriate
• Obtain detailed histories and perform neurological-focused physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and management plans for neurosurgical conditions (e.g., post-operative spine/cranial cases, trauma, ICU patients)
• Order, interpret, and follow diagnostic studies (CT, MRI, labs, neuro-monitoring, etc.)
• Coordinate and execute daily care plans, including post-operative management, pain control, and complication monitoring
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR (Epic)
• Perform or assist with bedside procedures within scope (e.g., wound care, drain management, basic procedural support as trained)
• Manage discharge planning, including patient education and coordination with care teams
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes reflecting neurosurgical patient status, interventions, and outcomes
• Coordinate inpatient care across ICU, step-down, and floor units for neurosurgery patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with nursing, case management, therapy services, and consulting teams
• Monitor post-operative neurosurgical patients and escalated concerns appropriately
• Provide education to patients and families regarding neurosurgical conditions, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Support and assist in onboarding/training PA/NP students, residents, and learners as assigned

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
• DEA certification
• Preferred:
  Experience in neurosurgery, inpatient medicine, ICU, or surgical subspecialty.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.