What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Neurosurgery position at 77 consultants?
This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity for entry-level clinicians to gain hands-on experience in a specialized neurosurgical setting while supporting patient care within a collaborative medical environment.
In this role, you will work alongside neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive pre-operative, post-operative, and outpatient care to neurosurgery patients. The position is ideal for early-career NPs and PAs seeking to build clinical expertise in neurosurgical practice within the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations for neurosurgery patients
- Assist neurosurgeons with pre-operative and post-operative patient management
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans under physician supervision
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging studies
- Prescribe medications and manage treatment regimens in accordance with practice protocols
- Provide patient and family education on neurosurgical conditions and procedures
- Monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and address post-operative complications
- Document clinical encounters accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in clinic workflows, patient triage, and follow-up scheduling
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
- Active and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New Mexico
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with current board certification
- Entry-level experience; new graduates and early-career clinicians are encouraged to apply
- Strong foundational knowledge of neurosurgical conditions and perioperative care
- Proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently under physician supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Valid DEA registration and current BLS certification preferred
- Willingness to commit to a contract assignment and on-site schedule in Albuquerque
Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off or 3-4 days per week
No call requirement
Setting: Inpatient
Patient Census: 13-20 per day
Responsibilities: Comprehensive preoperative and postoperative complex patient management
Case Types: Emergency, vascular, spinal, and cranial neurosurgery
Support Staff: Residents and faculty
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses