APP Neurocritical Care Fellowship

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a six-month fellowship training program for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) to develop expertise in the recognition, evaluation, and management of acute neurologic insults. These include, but are not limited to, traumatic brain injury, stroke, refractory status epilepticus, autoimmune and demyelinating disorders, CNS infections, metabolic and neuromuscular disorders, and neurologic complications of critical illness. The training involves consult service in the ICU, rotations in neurosurgery, pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and adult neuroscience/stroke. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within a multidisciplinary clinical team to gain knowledge in Neuro Critical Care, learn evidence-based practice through research and academic activities, and support nursing and leadership for professional advancement.

Requirements

License to practice in the state of Illinois.
Successful completion of the Lurie credentialing process.
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA.
Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire.
Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
Any other certification required for specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership, and mentorship.
Manages primary, acute, and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination, assessment, and diagnosis, including palliative and end-of-life care.
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures.
Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession through publication, participation in professional organizations, and providing educational support.
Collaborates and coordinates care with the medical team to deliver evidence-based care and establish best practices.
Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
Meets the Medical Staff's Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer service focus of innovation, service excellence, and teamwork.
Provides individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses, and patient/family education.
Provides support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession.
Role may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program