Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

90d

About The Position

Join the University of Chicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit. As the Inpatient Neurology ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) you will manage our general neurology and consultative neurology patients, and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for the adult patient population. The ideal candidate will have critical care, general medicine and/or neurology clinical experience that can be leveraged to care for a diverse patient population and the full range of neurological disorders. As a member of the Neurology-Critical Care team, the neurology APP will manage critical care patients in the dedicated Neuro-ICU as well as respond to consultation requests from emergency services, inpatient units, and all other critical care areas throughout the hospital. Attending physicians hold frequent rounds and are always available to discuss cases and treat patients. Radiology, pathology, and case conferences complement direct patient care. Our Neurology ICU clinical team has expertise in the management of many neurological disorders, including: Brain and spinal cord injuries, Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis), Brain swelling, Brain Tumors, Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome, Status epilepticus, Stroke, Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered nurse in the state of Illinois.
• Current APN license.
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree required.
• ICU or Neurology experience highly preferred.
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program required.
• Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration required.
• ICU Certification Preferred.
• ICU or Neurology experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general neurology and consultative neurology patients.
• Leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for adult patients.
• Manage critical care patients in the dedicated Neuro-ICU.
• Respond to consultation requests from emergency services, inpatient units, and other critical care areas.
• Exercise autonomous decision making in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments.
• Provide family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree