Advanced Practice Provider - Neurocritical Care

Position Highlights

* Position: Neuro Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APN)

* Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL

* Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts

* Nights: Rotating to cover Neuro Hospitalist/Stroke position, shared between APP team

* Call: None

* Weekends: Rotating, shared between APP team

* Holidays: Rotating, shared between the APP team

Job Summary

Join a team of Neuro Intensive Care Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Neurointensivists to manage Neuro ICU patients, including complex cranial and spine postoperative patients, complex head and neck reconstructive cases, hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, seizure disorders, and more. Work collaboratively with the Neuro ICU nursing staff to care for patients and provide patient/family education.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

1. Function as an APP within the Neuro Intensive Care Unit, performing a neurologic examination, rounding and managing neuro critical care patients, building differential diagnoses, and prescribing treatments

2. Procedures may include, but are not limited to, arterial line placement, central line placement, and lumbar punctures

3. Formulate individualized medical treatment plans in a shared-decision making model

4. Provide patient education, motivation, respect and empathy to the highest standard

5. Work within multi-disciplinary team as a resource and consultant

6. Attend and participate in department meetings and case conferences

7. Identify opportunities for and implement program growth initiatives

8. Positively contribute to safety outcomes, quality initiatives and promote high quality patient experiences

Qualifications (minimum requirements):

Minimum Education Level

* Completion of accredited program from either Masters level Physician Assistant Program OR Advanced Practice Nurse Graduate/Doctoral Level Nursing Program

Minimum Licensure Requirements

* Advanced Practice Provider Licensure (PA-C or APN-CNP) in the State of Illinois required

* Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required

Minimum Certification Requirements

* BLS/CPR certification and ACLS certification required

Minimum Work Experience

* Prior Advanced Practice Provider experience in an acute care hospital or surgical service setting preferred, but not required

Benefits:
* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Free Parking at designated locations
* Wellness Program Savings Plan
* Health Savings Account Options
* Retirement Options with Company Match
* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
* Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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