Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care NP Hospital

Hourly Pay Range: $61.22 - $85.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Nurse Practitioner– Cardiac Neuro Intensive Care Unit
  • Primary Focus:
    Neurocritical care
  • Additional
    
    Experience:
    
    Cardiac ICU experience is welcomed and may be leveraged in the role, but is not required
• Location:
  
  Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois
• Part time: average 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
• Hours:
  
  Nights 7pm – 7am, rotating weekends and holidays
• No On-Call but may be asked to pick up shifts when needed
• Required Travel:
  No
• Inpatient based

Exciting opportunity to join Endeavor Health in the Neuro-Critical Care service line. Under the direction of the collaborating neuro-intensivist physicians, the Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro-ICU and throughout the hospital as needed.

The NP obtains comprehensive histories and performs detailed neurological and systemic physical examinations. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and neurophysiologic monitoring; formulating differential diagnoses; and implementing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans. The provider delivers education on therapeutic regimens, procedures, and care expectations, and maintains timely and accurate documentation including progress notes, orders, and procedure notes.

This role provides continuity of care throughout the patient’s hospitalization and collaborates closely with neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, emergency medicine, rapid response teams, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The NP also assists with the development and implementation of clinical standards, pathways, and quality initiatives within the Neuro-Critical Care service line.

NPs in this role will see critically ill neurological patients
, including:

• Acute ischemic stroke (including post-thrombectomy care)
• Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Neuromuscular respiratory failure
• Status epilepticus
• Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Neuro-infectious and neuro-inflammatory conditions
• Neuro-Oncology

• Central venous catheter insertion
• Arterial line placement
• Lumbar puncture
• Ventilator management
• ICP monitoring support
• Emergent stroke evaluations/RRT/Code Stroke participation

The NP practices autonomously within scope and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributes to safety and quality outcomes, supports service line goals, and adheres to all Endeavor Health policies.

• License:
  Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) Licensure in the State of IL required;
  Federal DEA and Illinois Controlled Substance License required
• Education:
  
  Completion of master’s level program in specialty area
• Certification: BLS/ALS certification required
• Experience: Prior APN experience preferred; critical care or neurology background strongly preferred

• Proficiency in central line placement, arterial line placement, ventilator management, and neurological assessment.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

• Experience in neuro-critical care or ICU setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish welcome.
• Familiarity with EPIC, neuro-monitoring systems, or stroke protocols.

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

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…