Advanced Practice Provider - Cranial - Arlington Heights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

17h•$60 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) for its Neurosciences Department, with a focus on cranial care. Under the direction of collaborating physicians, the provider cares for patients in outpatient and inpatient settings at NCH Hospital in Arlington Heights. The position follows patients through treatment in both clinic and hospital settings and works with physicians and the broader healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes. The provider obtains detailed histories, performs physical examinations and comprehensive health assessments, develops differential diagnoses, orders and interprets imaging, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies under protocol. The role includes patient and family education, including prescribed therapeutic regimens and pre- and postoperative instructions, as well as maintaining records and writing progress notes. The provider demonstrates evidence-based practice, contributes to specialty standards and service-line goals, supports organizational strategy, and adheres to Endeavor Health policies and procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekend, holiday and call rotation. The hourly pay range is $59.78–$83.69; the offered rate depends on factors including the candidate’s expertise and years of experience.

Requirements

Current Advanced Practice Licensure (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Illinois.
Federal DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License.
Completion of a master’s-level program in a specialty area.
BLS/CPR certification.
At least 1 year of neurology and/or cranial APP experience.

Nice To Haves

Expertise or knowledge of neurosurgery, with a focus on cranial care.
Eagerness to learn.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of collaborating physicians in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations and comprehensive health assessments.
Order imaging, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and interpret results.
Provide differential diagnoses and prescribe treatments under protocol for acute and chronic illness and disease.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Instruct patients on therapeutic regimens and pre- and postoperative care.
Maintain patient records and write progress notes on status, treatments and procedures.
Follow patients through their course of treatment in clinic and hospital settings.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate evidence-based practice and participate in developing, implementing and evaluating specialty standards of practice.
Assess patient and family learning needs and use teaching and other interventions to promote, maintain and improve health.
Promote wellness and prevent illness and injury across settings for individuals, families and communities.
Work autonomously and as a member of interdisciplinary teams, serving as a resource and consultant.
Contribute to safety outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.
Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating service-line goals and support the organization’s strategic plan.
Adhere to Endeavor Health policies and procedures.