NP: Cranial Neurosurgery
Company: St. Luke's Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho is currently seeking a
Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing neurosurgery team. The
NP would be responsible for providing high-quality healthcare
through the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic
neurosurgical conditions. The successful candidate would work under
the supervision of Edward Duckworth, MD, St. Luke's Director of
Cranial Neurosurgery. The full-time opportunity involves mostly
swing shift M-F, but occasional night and weekend call
responsibilities. The position focuses on the inpatient and
outpatient care of benign and malignant brain tumors (gliomas,
meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors), brain and spine
vascular abnormalities (aneurysms and AVMs), and many other
diseases of the central nervous system (Trigeminal Neuralgia,
Chiari Malformation, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus). The NP would
work mainly in the clinic and the operating room (assisting with
surgery), but also be expected to keep track of current patients in
the hospital (rounding is done by another hospital-based APP team).
Our team emphasizes and takes pride in performing surgery
judiciously, having high-quality outcomes, and maintaining
excellent communication with patients/families and referring
physicians.JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Graduation from an accredited school with a minimum of a
Master's Degree and certification, as required by the specialty, as
well as eligibility to obtain licensure from Idaho to practice as a
Nurse Practitioner
- Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority,
DEA, and controlled substance licenses.
- Excellent communication skills to include oral and written
comprehension/expression.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, busy clinical environment
related to changing patient needs, including work with patients
with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
- Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with
standards for performance improvement and organizational values
(e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership &
service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).WHY
ST. LUKE'S? St. Luke's is Idaho's largest employer and most awarded
health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and
advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around
central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally
owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in
the state. St. Luke's has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health
Systems in the country for the sixth consecutive year, designated
by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high
quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in
our community. St. Luke's enjoys an outstanding reputation as both
a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.ABOUT
BOISE:Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital
city-both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the
outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern
Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music,
and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main
attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian
Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The
Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than
30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and
biking trails. St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer without
regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or
any other status or condition protected by law.Why St. Luke'sAt St.
Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our
mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust
benefits package to support our teams both professionally and
personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement
plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond
the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about
you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options,
such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee
Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as
well as other formal training and career development offerings to
ensure you are meeting your career goals.St. Luke's is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other status or condition protected by law. Please
note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and
responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job
seekers.
Keywords: St. Luke's Health System, Nampa , NP: Cranial Neurosurgery, Other , Boise, Idaho
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