Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is recruiting a full-time Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator (NP) to join its neurosurgery service line in Modesto, California. This role sits at the intersection of advanced clinical practice and surgical assistance — functioning as a first or second assist in the OR while managing the full continuum of pre- and post-operative neurosurgery patient care. DMC is the largest full-service acute care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, offering a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment with 394 acute care beds and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. The position reports to the Lead Physician Assistant and the Chief Executive Officer and operates under the supervision of the attending neurosurgeon.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a rotating shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 394-bed general acute care hospital with a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit — the largest full-service facility in the region between Stockton and Fresno
- Comprehensive neurosurgery service line with full surgical support; NP functions as first or second surgical assistant in the OR
- Full pre- and post-operative patient management: histories and physicals, admission notes, routine pre- and post-op orders, discharge summaries, and daily rounding
- Orders and interprets laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic studies in coordination with the attending neurosurgeon
- Multidisciplinary care planning in collaboration with nursing, medical staff, and ancillary teams; serves as surgeon liaison with patients, families, and the broader care team
- Advanced clinical procedures performed with and without direct supervision (select procedures require proctoring and formal privilege granting prior to independent performance)
- Broad patient population spanning infants through geriatric (age-specific care protocols required across all age groups)
- Rotating schedule with exposure to emergency and crisis situations; irregular hours are part of the role
- Service lines on campus include cardiology, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women's and children's services, oncology, behavioral health, and critical/intensive care
- Participates in quality assessment, continuous quality improvement, and performance improvement activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
- 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred; neurosurgery or surgical NP background is advantageous
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- Ability to function as first or second surgical assistant in the OR
- Physical capacity to stand/walk for extended periods, lift and position up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 50 lbs of force; manual dexterity and ability to move quickly are essential
- Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform all position duties safely and accurately
About the Community
Modesto sits in California's Central Valley, roughly 90 miles east of San Francisco and 65 miles south of Sacramento, offering easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a lower cost of living than the Bay Area. The region is surrounded by agricultural landscapes, with the Sierra Nevada foothills and Yosemite National Park within a short drive — ideal for clinicians who value outdoor recreation alongside urban convenience. Modesto features a growing arts and dining scene, well-regarded school districts, and a family-friendly community atmosphere that draws healthcare professionals seeking quality of life without the pace or expense of a coastal city.