APN Neuroscience Stroke

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OSF HealthCare Neuroscience Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its growing Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Program in Peoria, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated Stroke Neurologist in developing a comprehensive outpatient stroke program. The program will focus on post-hospital transitions, secondary stroke prevention, vascular risk reduction, and long-term cerebrovascular care. The APP will practice exclusively within the Hospital Outpatient Department (HOD) and be a vital part of a multidisciplinary neuroscience team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and access to care for stroke patients in Central Illinois and surrounding underserved communities.

Requirements

Current Illinois license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
National certification as an APRN or PA
Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
BLS certification required
Licensed to provide Advanced Practice Nurse Services or Physician Assistant Services Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team

Nice To Haves

Neurology, stroke, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients following hospitalization for ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disease, cryptogenic stroke, small vessel disease, and carotid and intracranial vascular disease.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform neurological examinations.
Monitor neurological recovery and functional outcomes.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Formulate differential diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
Review and interpret neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and diagnostic testing.
Coordinate specialty referrals and diagnostic evaluations.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Manage modifiable vascular risk factors including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, tobacco use, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Optimize evidence-based stroke prevention therapies.
Monitor medication effectiveness and adherence.
Provide lifestyle modification counseling and risk-reduction education.
Facilitate smooth transitions from inpatient hospitalization to outpatient care.
Ensure timely post-discharge follow-up.
Coordinate rehabilitation, home health, therapy services, and specialty consultations.
Collaborate with primary care providers and community resources.
Support patients and families throughout the recovery process.
Participate in the growth and development of a comprehensive stroke program.
Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical innovation, and multidisciplinary program development efforts.
Provide comprehensive education to patients and families regarding stroke warning signs, emergency response, medication management, secondary stroke prevention, lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise, caregiver support, and recovery expectations.