Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA, Neurointensivist, Park Ridge - Full Time

Join Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, as an APP – Neurointensivist. You will be part of a highly skilled Neurocritical Care team dedicated to managing complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in our state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU). Our team includes board-certified neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and advanced practice providers, working collaboratively to deliver cutting-edge, evidence-based care for patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and status epilepticus. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Illinois and is known for its commitment to innovation, research, and excellence in patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition; Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies; Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives; Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate; Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary; Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices; Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies; Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges; Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups; Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals; Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served; Active DEA registration prior to hire; If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies; No experience required & new grad welcome to apply; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills; Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, and operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance