Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient - Neurosurgery

About the role

Join a nationally recognized academic medical center and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. University Medical Center New Orleans is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Inpatient Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative Neurosurgery team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive daily assessments and neurological examinations on inpatient neurosurgical patients.
• Conduct daily rounds and collaborate closely with attending neurosurgeons and consulting providers.
• Manage and coordinate inpatient neurosurgical care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in clinical condition.
• Review laboratory data, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical findings to guide treatment decisions.
• Coordinate specialty consultations and diagnostic testing.
• Facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.
• Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, Trauma, or Surgical Advanced Practice experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience managing complex inpatient populations in a hospital setting.