Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery-Nights (Bloomington, IN)

Indiana University Health Medical Group is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurosurgery team in Bloomington, Indiana. This is a full-time, inpatient position working nights with the neurosurgery team, primarily caring for adult patients with spine conditions.

Clinical Setting

You will work directly with 3 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers in a 100% inpatient neurosurgery setting. The role offers the possibility to first assist in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first call in house during nighttime hours under physician supervision
• Round on new consults
• Respond to inpatient concerns
• Assist with surgery (optional)
• Handle after-hours call center calls from outpatients
• Manage perioperative care

Schedule

This position offers flexible night shift scheduling with possible 10-12 hour shifts covering 7 days per week between two people. Scheduling is flexible depending on employee preference, with options for 7 on/7 off rotation or fixed nights of the week as preferred.

Required Qualifications

• ACNP, FNP, or PA certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience
• Background in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic spine, PM&R, Trauma, or Interventional Pain Management

Experience Level

The employer prefers 2-3 years of experience but will consider a strong new graduate. The organization is willing to invest time and effort in a motivated candidate willing to dedicate themselves to learning the neurosurgery specialty.

Compensation

Indiana University Health offers a strong compensation model.

About the Location

Bloomington is a progressive college town home to Indiana University and ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America. The area offers vibrant downtown amenities including arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene. Outdoor recreation includes Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana, Lake Monroe, biking trails, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing. The location is 45 minutes from Indianapolis and 90 minutes from Louisville, with convenient access to Indianapolis International Airport.