Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery/Neuro IR
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work Location
- Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75096
- Work Hours: PRN, 6:00am – 4:00pm
Neuro Department Highlights
- Fellowship trained Neurosurgeons and Neuro Interventional Radiologists
- Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 24 bed ICU and dedicated Neuro unit
- Neuro Trauma, Elective Spine, Neuro Interventional Radiology and Brain Surgical cases
- Here’s What You Need
- Master’s Degree Graduate of Nurse Practitioner program required
- 1 year of experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Acute Care certification highly preferred
- 1 year experience in Neuro preferred
- NP – Nurse Practitioner upon hire required
Here’s What You Will Do
Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. Consult with the supervising physician as needed
Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician
- Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience
- Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues
- Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician
Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions
Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employees practice
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Practitioner:
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.
We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services.
Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.
Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
Key Responsibilities
Perform history and physical exams, initiate treatments, and provide follow-up care for neurosurgery and neuro-interventional radiology patients. Collaborate with supervising physicians and document clinical care according to established guidelines.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from a Nurse Practitioner program and NP certification upon hire. Acute Care certification and experience in Neurology are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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