Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Neurosurgery Tumor/Functional/S
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Title
Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Neurosurgery Tumor/Functional/Spine
Employer Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Job Summary The Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides health‑care in ambulatory and acute health‑care settings, including management of surgical patients from pre‑operative, peri‑operative, and post‑operative phases of care. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in the identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application.
Position Hours
Full‑Time
Nights
3‑13 Hour Shifts Per Week, rotating weekends
Inpatient coverage; No OR time
Department Summary The Neurosurgery program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a long tradition of providing internationally acclaimed patient care, life‑changing innovations, research, and training for the best of tomorrow’s leaders. We provide comprehensive care for adult patients with disease or injury involving the brain and spine, including brain tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, Chiari malformations, chronic pain, concussion, dystonia, epilepsy, essential tremor, head injury, hydrocephalus, meningiomas, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral nerve injury, peripheral nerve tumors, skull base tumors, spasticity, spinal cord injury, spine fractures, spinal deformity, cervical radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, myelopathy, and spinal cord tumors. We use a multidisciplinary approach to promote team learning, group dynamics, and excellent patient care. Our care focus includes monitoring neurological status, detecting cues of decline, early intervention, quick return to optimal health, and maintaining ideal neurological status.
Requirements
TN license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system‑focused, or symptom‑specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient’s overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and relevant diagnostic information.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions—both pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic and surgical—to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence‑based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Provides specialty‑specific consultation services within scope of practice.
Facilitates patients’ transition between and within health‑care settings, including admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Technical Capabilities
Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients, profession, and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established clinical knowledge and its application to patient care and education. Maintains current evidence‑based knowledge through continuous learning.
Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective care, managing patient health and family needs, integrating cultural and spiritual preferences, and preserving patient control over decision making.
Practice‑Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses scientific evidence to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing, establishing and maintaining professional relationships.
Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and responsible attitude toward patients, profession, and society. Participates in committees and professional organizations.
Benefits
Affordable high‑quality health plan options
Dental and/or vision plan
403(b) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (flex PTO)
Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Subsidized backup childcare
Additional benefits available upon request, including supplemental pay programs and diverse wellness resources
EEO Statement Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE, Vets, Disabled.
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Employer Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Job Summary The Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides health‑care in ambulatory and acute health‑care settings, including management of surgical patients from pre‑operative, peri‑operative, and post‑operative phases of care. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in the identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application.
Position Hours
Full‑Time
Nights
3‑13 Hour Shifts Per Week, rotating weekends
Inpatient coverage; No OR time
Department Summary The Neurosurgery program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a long tradition of providing internationally acclaimed patient care, life‑changing innovations, research, and training for the best of tomorrow’s leaders. We provide comprehensive care for adult patients with disease or injury involving the brain and spine, including brain tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, Chiari malformations, chronic pain, concussion, dystonia, epilepsy, essential tremor, head injury, hydrocephalus, meningiomas, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral nerve injury, peripheral nerve tumors, skull base tumors, spasticity, spinal cord injury, spine fractures, spinal deformity, cervical radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, myelopathy, and spinal cord tumors. We use a multidisciplinary approach to promote team learning, group dynamics, and excellent patient care. Our care focus includes monitoring neurological status, detecting cues of decline, early intervention, quick return to optimal health, and maintaining ideal neurological status.
Requirements
TN license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Key Responsibilities
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system‑focused, or symptom‑specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient’s overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and relevant diagnostic information.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions—both pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic and surgical—to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence‑based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Provides specialty‑specific consultation services within scope of practice.
Facilitates patients’ transition between and within health‑care settings, including admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
Technical Capabilities
Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients, profession, and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice.
Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established clinical knowledge and its application to patient care and education. Maintains current evidence‑based knowledge through continuous learning.
Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective care, managing patient health and family needs, integrating cultural and spiritual preferences, and preserving patient control over decision making.
Practice‑Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses scientific evidence to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing, establishing and maintaining professional relationships.
Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and responsible attitude toward patients, profession, and society. Participates in committees and professional organizations.
Benefits
Affordable high‑quality health plan options
Dental and/or vision plan
403(b) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (flex PTO)
Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
Short‑ and long‑term disability
Subsidized backup childcare
Additional benefits available upon request, including supplemental pay programs and diverse wellness resources
EEO Statement Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE, Vets, Disabled.
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