Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Allina Health

. Provides clinical care for patients .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCoon Rapids • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $139,402 - $202,696 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical care, patient assessment, and treatment planning, with a strong focus on collaboration within interdisciplinary health care teams. Holds essential certifications and licenses to provide comprehensive care and education for patients with chronic illnesses.

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Master's Degree in NursingLicensed Registered NurseCertified Nurse PractitionerACLS-BLS Tier 2 CertificationMinimum 2 Years Experience in Neurosurgery

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosis and Treatment PlanningMedication PrescriptionMedical Diagnostics InterpretationPatient EducationCase ManagementConsultation with PhysiciansProgram Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationResourcefulness

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of NursingCertified Nurse Practitioner - ANCCDrug Enforcement Administration Certification

Industry Keywords

NeurosurgeryChronic Illness CareInterdisciplinary Health Care TeamPatient Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides clinical care for patients
Completes comprehensive patient assessments
Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness
Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician
Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment
Conducts patient education for chronic illness or wellness care
Refers patients for specialty care when determined
Consults with physicians when needs fall outside Nurse Practitioner scope or when diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear
Promotes communication within the health care team and interdisciplinary staff
Acts as a resource to team members
Works with the primary care team for program development
Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed
Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients when designated by the specialty
Serves as educator, case manager and consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care teams
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire
ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Valid Driver’s License required upon hire
Minimum 2 years experience in neurosurgery preferred
Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
501(c)(3) eligible employer
Well-being dollars
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