Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Outpatient Neurology, Palos Heights - Full Time

American Addiction Centers•Palos Heights, IL

22d•$55 - $82•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a busy outpatient-only neurology practice working alongside 8 neurologists and an experienced Advanced Practice Provider in a collaborative, team-based environment that offers both autonomy and continuity of care. The APP will work closely with subspecialty neurologists while maintaining an active role in improving access to high-quality outpatient neurological care. Travel to multiple outpatient clinic locations may be required based on practice needs and patient care demands. Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 hour shifts No inpatient responsibilities or call requirements

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner with experience in neurology or related field preferred
Strong clinical assessment and independent decision-making skills
Ability to manage chronic, complex patient populations in an outpatient setting
Excellent communication and patient education skills
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
No experience required
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in neurology or related field

Responsibilities

Independently manage follow-up neurology patients under established clinical protocols
Perform focused neurological histories and examinations, assessing ongoing disease progression
Manage chronic neurologic conditions in Neuromuscular Movement Disorders
Order, review, and interpret routine diagnostics including laboratory tests, MRI/CT imaging, and EEG reports
Initiate, titrate, and monitor medications, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes and side effect management
Provide timely triage of patient calls, portal messages, and urgent outpatient concerns, escalating when appropriate
Deliver comprehensive patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and long-term disease management strategies
Coordinate referrals for imaging, therapy, rehabilitation services, and subspecialty care to support care continuity
Partner with physicians to maintain efficient clinic flow and shared follow-up coverage
Support documentation, adherence to clinical protocols, and participation in outpatient quality improvement initiatives
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition.
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 (where applicable).
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.