Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner - St. Paul, MN

Overview

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN

Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Department:  AHNSPI Neurosurgery

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 10 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Every 5th

Job Summary:

Step into a role where advanced practice nursing meets cutting-edge neuroscience care. At Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine & Pain Institute, you’ll join a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team recognized for excellence in neurology and neurosurgery. Our flagship facility, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, ranks among the Top 50 hospitals in the U.S. for Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, and our program spans multiple high-performing stroke centers across the Minneapolis/St.

Paul regional area.

As a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner, you will be at the heart of diagnosing, managing, and coordinating care for patients both pre- and post-surgery —while working alongside some of the most respected neurosurgeons in the Midwest.

Why Join Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine & Pain Institute?

Here, you’ll have access to advanced technology, innovative treatment protocols, and a supportive team culture. You’ll be empowered to practice at the top of your scope, making a measurable difference in the lives of patients facing complex neurological conditions.

If you’re a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner looking for a place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to groundbreaking neurological care in Minneapolis/St. Paul, this is your opportunity.

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Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients
  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
  • Refers for specialty care when determined.
  • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team
  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
  • Works with primary care team for program development.
  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Preferred Qualifications

• New grads may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in neurosurgery

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC certification within specialty required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for those working in Complex Care for Seniors, Community Palliative Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
  Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25…