Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ; Indianapolis

Indiana University Health Medical Group is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery department at Goodman Hall and Methodist Hospital! IU Health Medical group is actively expanding its Neurosurgery presence across the Indianapolis metro area, with continued growth in elective procedures. This newly created Hybrid role offers full- spectrum involvement across preoperative, Intraoperative and post-operative care, spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings across three IU Health locations.

This position is 100% onsite and provides the unique opportunity to work closely with engaged, highly instructional neurosurgeons who are committed to teaching and collaborations.

Position Details:

• Full-time - Days
  • Hours discussed during interview
  • Rotating hours worked out in department. APP's do self-scheduling
• 40% Inpatient
• 60% Outpatient
• Team includes 17 physicians and 30 APPs

Procedures:

• First Assist in the OR for Spine procedures
• Simple wound closure after drain removal
• Lumbar puncture
• Shunt Taps

Patient Population:

• Inpatient and Outpatient
• ICU
• Trauma
• Spine Patients

Key Responsibilities:

• 1st Assist in OR
• Evaluating new and follow up consults, either in ED or on one of the inpatient units.
• Evaluating patients with neuro changes, inpatient care and discharges

Qualifications:

• PA or ACNP certification required
• Would prefer a PA, but if NP that must have Registered Nurse First Assist.
• New grad considered and must have 1st Assist
• Ideal candidate will have clinical background in Neurosurgical, Neurology, Trauma, Ortho Spine
• ICU experience preferred
• Candidate should also have general knowledge of neurological deficits and disorders would be preferred.

Compensation Details:

• We offer a strong compensation model

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