Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Neuro Critical Care, Oak Lawn - PRN

Advocate Health • Oak Lawn, IL

20d • $55 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Christ Medical Center is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Neuro Critical Care team. This role provides the opportunity to care for a high-acuity patient population within a nationally recognized comprehensive stroke and neuroscience program while working alongside a collaborative team of neurointensivists, APPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists.

Position Highlights
PRN opportunity within a dedicated Neuro Critical Care program
Night shift coverage: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Weekend availability preferred
Minimum commitment of two shifts per month to maintain PRN status
Work collaboratively with Neurointensivists and interdisciplinary care teams
Manage complex neurologic and neurosurgical critical care patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
Patient Population
Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Traumatic brain injury
Status epilepticus
Neuromuscular respiratory failure
Intracranial hemorrhage
Post-operative neurosurgical patients
Other critically ill neurologic patient populations

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, Actie PA- C License
• 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 or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required
• Current Illinois NP licensure or eligibility
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification required
• Current Illinois PA licensure or eligibility
• APP practicing experience is required for consideration.
• FNP certification does not meet the qualifications for this role.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold an Acute Care certification.
• 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

• Weekend availability preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and daily management of critically ill neuro patients
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Participate in admissions, consultations, and multidisciplinary rounds
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic testing and treatment plans
• Perform bedside procedures consistent with training and credentialing
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, therapists, and consulting services
• Provide timely communication to patients and families regarding care plans and clinical status
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• 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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level