APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II | Neurosurgery

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr

Location: Marshfield, WI, 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Department Details: Marshfield Medical Center is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the allied health care team who is qualified both academically and clinically to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Physician Assistant works within a cooperative unit, utilizing team effort with health care providers, co-workers, and the public to provide positive patient interaction.

Position Details:

• 4, 10‑hour shifts
• Rotate between inpatient rounding, outpatient visits, consults/call, and surgery.
• On average 2 surgeries per day

Job Summary:

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients with neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention.
• Assess, order, and interpret diagnostic tests (CT, MRI, labs).
• Assist in surgical planning and treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons.
• Manage pre‑ and post‑operative care, including wound management and neurological monitoring.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice such as lumbar punctures, suturing, incision and drainage.
• Monitor patients in ICU, step‑down, and outpatient settings.
• Participate in surgical rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, treatment plans, and recovery expectations.
• Assist in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Provide on‑call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a master’s, post‑master’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program (Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing).
• Preferred: master’s degree in nursing if licensing prior to August 1, 1995.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in neurosurgery, neurology, or critical care.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License if required by State.
• National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP‑BC) or related ACNP‑BC.
• Other certifications approved by a market executive leader as needed.
• Maintain required competencies and certifications per privilege form; privileging documents supersede this description.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and generous time‑off package.
• Additional benefits per Total Rewards program.

EEO Statement: Sanford is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disability/Vet. We welcome applicants with disabilities and can provide accommodations.

Drug Free Workplace Policy: Offers require drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Compensation Package: Nationally competitive salary plus physician benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and relocation allowance.

Req Number: R-0252218

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider