Advanced Practice Nurse, APRN, Inpatient Neurology, Park Ridge - Full Time

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

19d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join its Inpatient Neurology team in Park Ridge, Illinois. The role works closely with neurologists and interdisciplinary teams to care for hospitalized patients with complex acute neurological conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, and other acute neurological illnesses. The APRN provides high-quality, patient-centered care and practices within their scope, specialty competencies, and granted privileges. The APRN assesses and diagnoses patients, develops evidence-based treatment and management plans, and orders, performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging. The role includes prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, educating patients and families, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition. The APRN also maintains timely and accurate electronic medical records and supports compliant coding and billing. The position is 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage. No experience is required. A Master’s Degree in Nursing and the specified APRN licensure, board certification, and other credentials are required.

Requirements

Active RN and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other applicable APRN license(s) in the state(s) of practice.
Active national board certification in the area of clinical practice and populations served.
Active DEA registration prior to hire.
For practice in Illinois, an active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification as required by clinical practice, prior to hire or within six months of hire.
Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and determine or alter treatment and management plans based on patient age, acuity, and clinical condition.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging.
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manage neurological conditions using clinical indications, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
Manage patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and seek consultations or referrals when appropriate.
Recognize changes in patient condition, escalate care, and facilitate referrals for emergent or specialized interventions.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Submit professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitate coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members and health or community agencies.
Perform office or hospital procedures consistent with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges.