Neurological Surgery

Are you a Nurse Practitioner with a strong interest in Neurosurgery? Join our team at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana! We seek a patient-focused Nurse Practitioner who is eager to work alongside board-certifed Neurosurgeons.

With a unique partnership with one of the nation’s leading medical schools, Indiana University School of Medicine, we are able to provide patient access to leading-edge medicine and treatment options. Our exceptional care and continued excellence has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past 20 years. That means IU Health continues to be ranked among the best healthcare systems in the nation and the top healthcare system in Indiana.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Days (8am-5pm)
• No call
• 90% outpatient, 10% inpatient
• 30 to 40 patients anticipated per week
• Patient population: adults with various neurosurgical conditions such as lumbar and cervical stenosis, as well as brain and spinal cord tumors

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate newly referred patients; complete post-op, as well as order imaging and complete follow up. 
  • Some hospital rounding
  • Serve one day per week in the OR with physician

    Qualifications:

    • Master's Degree required
    • Must have one year of experience with direct patient care
    • Med-surg or ICU experience greatly preferred
    • If new graduate, one clinical rotation in Neurology or Neurosurgery preferred

      Compensation Details:

      • We offer a strong compensation model
      • Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

        See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health

        Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await with Indiana University Health Physicians.

        IU Health Physicians group, which employs nearly 1,900 physicians and advanced providers at more than 175 locations across the state, is one of the fastest-growing, comprehensive, multi-specialty practice groups in Indiana. IUHP also serves as the faculty practice plan of the IUSM and brings together IUSM faculty physicians, IU Health affiliated physicians and private practice physicians to give highly skilled doctors access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology. 

        A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine provides patients with the most innovative treatments and latest technologies offering more treatment options than anywhere in the state. IU School of Medicine also creates unique research and teaching opportunities vital to medical advancement.

        About IU Health Physicians:

        • Comprehensive primary and specialty physician network, which provides access to extensive clinical expertise
        • Physician-led and physician-managed practice group which is dedicated to high-quality, patient-focused care comprised of more than 25 physician practice groups
        • Over 1,900 board certified and board-eligible physicians, over 250 advanced providers at more than 175 locations across the state
        • Leader in the use of electronic medical records (EMR); over 90% of IU Health Physicians use EMR to improve communication and coordination of patient records
        • National leader in quality, through maintaining the highest clinical standards and commitment to rigorous quality initiatives
        • Indiana University Health is the fourth largest employer in Indiana (Source: IBJ, 2016)

          Indiana University Health National Recognition

          • Indiana’s only healthcare system to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report 20 years in a row.
          • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana.
          • Six hospitals are designated as Magnet® hospitals by the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizing excellence in nursing care.
          • IU Health Transplant is the only comprehensive transplant program in Indiana and one of the nation’s largest solid-organ transplant center.
          • With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center.
          • Indiana University Health is the fourth largest employer in Indiana (Source: IBJ, 2016)

            Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

            Lafayette, Indiana offers an unmatched quality of life in a safe and thriving college community. Located a quick drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents enjoy a variety of family-friendly amenities and unparalleled diversity.

            • Home of Big 10 conference member, Purdue University
            • Highly-ranked public and private schools and a multitude of cultural amenities
            • Easy access to hiking and biking trails, golfing, collegiate sports and more
            • Entertainment and retail shops that include brew pubs, funky galleries, bakeries and bistros
            • One hour to Indianapolis and two hours to Chicago