Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Neuroscience Group•Neenah, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Neuroscience Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their collaborative Neurosurgery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP interested in developing a broad neurosurgical skill set while working closely with experienced surgeons, APPs, nurses, and clinical support staff. The Nurse Practitioner will join a general neurosurgery team consisting of a neurosurgeon, APP, RN, and Clinical Assistants, while also working collaboratively with other neurosurgical teams. The role provides exposure to the full continuum of neurosurgical care—from the clinic and operating room to inpatient rounding and postoperative follow-up. The surgical practice includes a high volume of elective spine procedures, along with significant exposure to cranial surgery, trauma, functional neurosurgery, and peripheral nerve cases. The Nurse Practitioner will assist in surgery, participate in inpatient and outpatient care, and gradually assume greater clinical and procedural responsibility through hands-on training and mentorship. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior operating room or procedural experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current or eligible for appropriate Nurse Practitioner/APRN licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
Current BLS certification.
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to learning.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.
Interest in developing procedural and surgical skills within a general neurosurgery practice.

Nice To Haves

Prior operating room or procedural experience is preferred but not required.
Neurosurgery, neurology, surgical, operating room, or procedural experience is preferred but not required.
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
Review and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and imaging.
Develop differential and working diagnoses and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the neurosurgeon.
Independently manage the majority of appropriate clinic visits, with the neurosurgeon readily available for consultation.
Evaluate new patients, postoperative patients, routine follow-up visits, and patients requiring same-day evaluation.
Order appropriate diagnostic testing and coordinate treatment plans.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery, and ongoing care.
Assist the neurosurgeon in the operating room, including spine, cranial, and other neurosurgical procedures.
Develop surgical skills through direct, hands-on training with progressively increased responsibility based on competency and experience.
Perform appropriate bedside and clinical procedures independently once competency has been established.
Participate in inpatient hospital rounds, admissions, postoperative management, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
Work collaboratively with other Neurosurgery APPs to manage the inpatient census using a team-based approach.
Review imaging, laboratory results, and other diagnostic findings in collaboration with the neurosurgical team.
Respond to patient clinical questions, prescription needs, and changes in condition.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, Clinical Assistants, and other members of the Neuroscience Group care team.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health Insurance
Health Savings Accounts with a generous employer contribution
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Generous PTO and Sick Banks
401(k) with guaranteed employer contribution, Profit Sharing, and a Cash Balance Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual voluntary health risk assessments (company paid)
Timber Rattler tickets
Holiday party, summer picnic, and annual recognition for years of service
Annual Employee Appreciation Day