Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with our Neurosurgery team. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide medical and surgical management of complicated neurosurgery adult and pediatric patients in the hospital setting. The APP will assist staff surgeons and support resident physicians as well as work independently in providing care to patients, with the full spectrum of neurosurgery needs, including trauma. In this role, it is necessary to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This position will be day/evening with some night/weekend rotation. No operating room time and limited procedures. Schedule is released a minimum of 6 weeks in advance. RESPONSIBILITIES 3 Conduct comprehensive and interval physical assessments of neurosurgery patients3 Help manage medically and surgically complicated Neurosurgery patients in collaboration with the Neurosurgery Team3 Order and interpret appropriate labs, radiological studies, and other tests per established criteria and monitor scheduling of patients for special tests3 Educate and inform patient and family of medical/neurosurgical condition and plan of care3 Work closely with clinic staff to ensure discharged patients are scheduled with the correct clinic provider and have the appropriate follow-up tests ordered3 Function well as a team member with residents, nurses, and APPs to assist with their education and growth3 Help develop standard work in the care of the Neurosurgery patients from leading quality improvement projects3 Actively participate in research in the department QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications 3 Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner or in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program3 Current MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility) 3 Nurse Practitioner candidates must be licensed to treat both adults and pediatrics3 BLS, ACLS certification3 ENLS Certification (or within 6 months of start) Preferred Qualifications 3 Experienced NP or PA3 Neurosurgery Experience (APP, RN or other) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 3 Team player, flexible, confident, dependable, self-starter and organized3 Ability to work well under stress in a fast-paced environment3 Excellent communicator verbally and in writing3 Creative in seeking out opportunities for improvement and personal growth3 Enjoys working with a diverse population SALARY Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on year of licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates for this position: Years Since Licensure Hourly Rate Annual Salary 2024 - Present $68.77 $143,[redacted] 2019 - 2023 $70.25 $146,[redacted] 2017 - 2021 $73.95 $153,[redacted] 2014 - 2019 $75.43 $156,[redacted] 2011 - 2016 $77.65 $161,[redacted] 2010 & Earlier $79.87 $166,130 Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300 APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.