Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago - PRN

Department: 02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery:
Neurosurgery Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday as dictated by clinic and OR schedule Minimum of 2 shifts per month required to remain PRN status Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Join Advocate Health’s growing Neurosurgery team at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. This unique role offers the chance to support both the general neurosurgery and neurovascular care teams. Collaborate with top neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists to advance growing programs.

• Respond to inpatient consults for the general and neurovascular services and respond to hyperacute strokes.
• Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments.
• Prepare patients for neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures (pre- and post-op).
• Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary general and neurovascular teams.

Why Advocate Health Clinician-led medical group with APCs in leadership roles.

Structured onboarding and CME flexibility.

Fully integrated continuum of care.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Opportunities across urban, suburban, and rural settings.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Obtain histories, perform physical exams, and develop differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
• Interpret diagnostic studies and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on disease management, preventive health, and recovery.
• Coordinate care across multiple services, including pre-op planning and discharge.
• Document care plans and maintain records per established standards.
• Offer clinical guidance to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.

PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months). For Nurse Practitioner candidates, both Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification and Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification are required.

Neuro experience preferred.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient transfers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• 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
• Benefits and more
• 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
• Note:
  
  Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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