Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
If you are seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in advanced practice, consider joining our dedicated neurosurgical team as a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in South Dakota. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a leading neurosurgery department, focusing on neuro critical care and inpatient services. With a collaborative and supportive practice environment, you will contribute your expertise to a multidisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to patients with complex neurological conditions.
Our neurosurgical advanced practice providers (APPs) are integral to the comprehensive continuum of neurosurgical care. The primary focus of this role is on inpatient neurosurgical management, with additional responsibilities in the operating room, first-assisting on procedures, and the possibility of limited outpatient involvement. You will work closely with neurosurgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, participating in advanced clinical decision-making and patient management throughout the overnight shift rotation.
The position offers a flexible block schedule, including options such as 7-on, 7-off night shifts, designed to promote a healthy work-life balance while ensuring round-the-clock expert care for our patients. As an APP in neurosurgery, you will be empowered to assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse patient population, applying evidence-based interventions and evaluating patient outcomes with the support of both medical and nursing leadership. This role also involves timely and thorough documentation, ensuring compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
Located in the breathtaking northern Black Hills, South Dakota, our facility provides a unique opportunity to work in an area renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. The position is ideally suited for advanced practice providers who have at least one year of neurosurgery inpatient clinical experience and who are licensed or eligible for licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in South Dakota. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, matching 403B, life and disability insurance, relocation assistance, and much more, supporting both your professional and personal well-being.
Apply today by clicking the job application button to embark on a fulfilling career as a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and join a highly respected team delivering exceptional neurological care.
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Summary- Full-time advanced practice provider position in neurosurgery, focusing on neuro critical care and inpatient services
- Opportunities to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Flexible block schedule, including overnight shifts
- Position based in South Dakota’s scenic northern Black Hills region
- Deliver advanced clinical care for neurosurgery patients, predominantly in the inpatient setting (approximately 80%)
- Participate in operating room procedures and first-assist responsibilities (approximately 20% of time)
- Act as an agent of the supervising physician, providing delegated medical services within scope of practice
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patient healthcare needs, applying clinical interventions and evaluating outcomes
- Collaborate with medical staff to order tests, procedures, and therapies according to policy
- Communicate changes in patient status effectively and implement necessary modifications to care plans
- Respond promptly to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions based on patient needs
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with facility guidelines
- Demonstrate current knowledge of neurosurgical disease processes and perform comprehensive assessments
- Ensure appropriate referrals and coordinate transfers to other facilities as needed
- Participate in practice and/or inpatient call requirements, including potential ED/unassigned call
- Perform procedures and other duties as assigned
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Matching 403B retirement plan
- Relocation assistance available
- Additional benefits to support work-life balance and professional development
- Current or eligible certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in South Dakota
- Licensure through South Dakota Board of Nursing (for NP) or Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (for PA)
- Minimum of 1 year of neurosurgery inpatient clinical experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills in neurosurgery
- Experienced advanced practice provider with a background in neurosurgery or neuro critical care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable to a fast-paced inpatient environment with varied responsibilities
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality patient care and thorough documentation
- Willingness to participate in rotating night or block schedules
- Work location offers access to outdoor activities and beautiful scenery in the Black Hills region
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement
- Inclusive, team-oriented culture committed to excellence in neurological patient care
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Take the next step in your advanced practice career. Click the job application button now to apply for the Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) position and join a team dedicated to patient-centered neurological care.