Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Neurosurgery, Chicago

Department: 02405 AMG Chicago N Halsted - Surgery:
Neurosurgery Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule & Growth Will start out on a Monday-Friday, daytime hours schedule Schedule will then transition into an evening, night and weekend rounding schedule every 3rd weekend. Monday-Friday, overnight primary call (scheduled rotation) Initial onboarding at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for high-volume advanced neurovascular training. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

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.

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.

New grads welcome; 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.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• 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

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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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