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Job description
Lead Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Bridgeport, CT Full-Time Inpatient Neurosurgery 70% Clinical / 30% Lead APP Duties 24/7 Service LineA growing inpatient Neurosurgery service in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Lead Advanced Practice Provider.Opportunity Highlights:Lead Neurosurgery APP role with both clinical and frontline leadership responsibilities
Support a 24/7 APP-covered inpatient neurosurgical service line
Practice with a high level of autonomy while supported by neurosurgeons and experienced APPs
Clinical focus includes neurosurgical spine, cranial, neurovascular, and neurotrauma patients
Clinical responsibilities include H&Ps, progress notes, consultations, postoperative management, discharge planning, and neurosurgical evaluations throughout the hospital
Manage neurosurgical spine and cranial patients in ICU and inpatient floor settings
First assist in emergent and elective cranial and spine procedures
Participate in interventional radiology coverage for neuroendovascular cases
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for the Neurosurgery APP team
Support onboarding, education, professional development, quality improvement, patient safety, case reviews, M&M discussions, and service-line initiatives
Facilitate communication between APPs, physicians, nursing, and leadership
Frontline clinical leadership role with no direct personnel management responsibilities
Flexible schedule required across a continuous 24/7 neurosurgical service line
Compensation and Benefits:Competitive compensation package
Bonus opportunity negotiable
Additional benefits and recruitment details to be discussed during the interview process
Candidate Requirements:Board-Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Connecticut license or eligibility
First Assist certification or experience required
3-5 years of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, or related neuroscience APP experience preferred
Experience as a preceptor, mentor, or clinical leader preferred
Quality improvement, education, or program development experience preferred
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a coastal New England setting with access to the Long Island Sound, diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, universities, and convenient access to larger metro areas throughout Connecticut and New York. New Haven: 20 miles Stamford: 25 miles New York City: 60 miles
Worksite address
bridgeport, CT, 06601, US
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