Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Weekend Program Neurosurgery

Department: 02405 AMG ASLMC:
Neuro Surgery – Surgery:
Neurosurgery

Status:
Part time

Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule Details:
Saturday and Sunday 07:00-07:00

$15/hr differential starting Friday at 07:00‑Monday at 07:00

Pay Range: $54.90 – $82.35

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients’ illnesses and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, and assesses and determines differential diagnosis.
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine management and treatment of patients.
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures.
• Consults with physician as appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self‑care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre‑operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications warranted by patient’s diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care.
• Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients.
• Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Appreciates the principles of growth and development over the life span and can assess data reflective of the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs.

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA‑C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May be obtained within 6 months based on department discretion.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Prefer experience in acute, critical, and chronic inpatient care settings.

• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs over the head, and 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids; protective clothing and equipment (e.g., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns) must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range, premium pay for shift or on‑call duties, and incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: 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 plan with employer match.
• Financial wellness programs and educational assistance.
• Well‑being programs and wellness initiatives.